With the intense focus on Alzheimer’s Disease, it’s understandable that many people are unaware of other types of dementias. And yet, an estimated 1.3 million individuals in the United States have been diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). In this post, we’ll discuss the latest treatments and medications for Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). LBD is…
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) ranks as the second most common neurodegenerative disease in America (after Alzheimer’s). In all, PD affects about 1% of Americans over age 60, with some 60,000 new cases diagnosed each year. About one million Americans live with PD today. Today, scientists know that some people have a higher genetic susceptibility to PD.…
Did you know that falling poses a serious risk to the elderly? We usually think as chronic illness as the most important area to focus on when caring for the elderly. However, according to an article published by the CDC, over one-quarter of Americans over the age of 65 fall each year, making falling the…
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative condition that’s also sometimes classified as a movement disorder. Basically, the degeneration of neurons (brain cells) is accompanied by tremors, bradykinesia (slowness of movement), and postural instability. Thus, intensive research focuses on reducing these physical challenges. Meanwhile, other research efforts address the wide array of non-movement problems — from…
Do you or a loved one suffer from periodontal disease? At its heart, the disease involves the infection of the gums and tissues surrounding the teeth. To date, medical researchers have uncovered the existence of a close link between periodontal disease and coronary artery disease. By all indications, periodontal disease causes local and systemic inflammations.…
If your loved one has dementia, you know how devastating the condition can be. Dementia can make performing daily activities of living more challenging. Also, it can affect how your loved one relates to you. If you’d like some solutions for the condition, our post about the latest treatments for dementia in Morristown may help.…
Even as COVID-19 cases ebb in many states, seniors with dementia remain at high risk of the disease. Presently, more than 50% of deaths in 14 U.S. states have occurred at nursing homes. And, according to Worldometer, approximately 60% of seniors who succumbed to COVID-19 had underlying health conditions. If your loved one suffers from…