Suvorexant Improves Sleep in Alzheimer’s
March 27, 2023
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Does your loved one with Alzheimer’s suffer with insomnia? Suvorexant (BELSOMRA) could help. Learn more.
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DIAMOND’s Lewy Body Diagnosis & Treatment Kit
March 12, 2023
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Lewy body dementia receives relatively little attention and few research dollars, and often goes undiagnosed. Learn about a kit to do something about it. Watch Mike Belleville share his long journey of misdiagnosis from Alzheimer’s to Lewy body dementia.
Flickering Light Mobilizes Brain Chemistry That May Fight Alzheimer’s
March 8, 2023
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Researchers say exposure to light that’s pulsing at 40 beats per second causes the brain to release a surge of chemicals that may help fight Alzheimer’s disease.
The Bad & The Good in Statins & Alzheimer’s
March 1, 2023
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Statins certainly seem to lower the risk of Alzheimer’s. On the other hand, they can sometimes cause temporary memory loss, which does go away if one stops the statins. Find out what you need to know to strike the right balance.
Prevent Falls in Parkinson’s with Rivastigmine for Dementia
February 22, 2023
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People with Parkinson’s were given the oral drug rivastigmine (brand name Exelon®). They were 45% less likely to fall and were considerably steadier when walking. Learn more about this dementia drug and fall prevention.
Alzheimer’s Drugs That Are Good for the Heart
February 18, 2023
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In 7,000 people with Alzheimer’s, those taking high doses of common Alzheimer’s drugs saw their rate of heart attacks drop in half. Find out more about these medications.
Why Do Alzheimer’s Patients Prefer Leaving Hospitals Quickly?
February 12, 2023
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Hospitals are the place to go for serious medical care. Typically, the care is followed by the question, “Would you like to stay a day or two for observation, or leave now?” In a dementia such as Alzheimer’s, what’s the right thing to do?
Men Treat Stroke Faster than Women
February 8, 2023
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Women with strokes caused by blood clots arrive at the hospital an average 27 minutes later than men, a delay that can damage brain cells and lead to vascular dementia. Read the startling statistics, and learn what to do about it.
Can My Doctor Diagnose & Treat Alzheimer’s or Do I Need a Neurologist?
February 7, 2023
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Dr. Geoffrey Kerchner is a memory disorders specialist at California’s Memory Disorders Center. See him answer some important questions about where to start if you have, or may have, Alzheimer’s.
Extended-Release Namenda XR: A New Way to Treat Alzheimer’s
February 7, 2023
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Treatment for moderate to severe Alzheimer’s is available in an extended-release formulation. Learn how Namenda XR (generic memantine) offers a more convenient way to take this Alzheimer’s medication.
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