Understanding the Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia By OHM Staff According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. In most people living with Alzheimer’s, symptoms first ... Read More »
By Támara Hill, MS, NCC, CCTP, LPC Discussing a loved one’s failing physical and mental health is a challenge for many. As a child and adolescent trauma therapist, many families come to me for help in discussing a loved one’s declining health. The reality of a loved one losing their ... Read More »
Finding the right provider does not have to be difficult or discouraging. Ask providers and other individuals about an agency’s performance. Their insight will help you determine which provider is best for you or your loved one. DETERMINE YOUR NEEDS There are several options for home healthcare. Before launching your ... Read More »
People living with Alzheimer’s can join in family travel. The following information offers ways in which caregivers can manage the challenges of traveling with someone who has Alzheimer’s, and still keep travel plans on track: Carry important documents and medications with you. Include emergency contact information, a list of current ... Read More »
Learn the signs and symptoms. By Stanley P. Fisher, M.D. Co-Director, Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute Concern about developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease is very common among aging adults. Patients often come to my office worried about their memory loss, or a decrease in their ability to think, plan, ... Read More »
By Tenille L. Lawson, PharmD, BCPD The Alzheimer’s Association is currently funding over 400 projects to address the growing concerns of approximately 5.7 million Americans who battle Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). This overwhelming statistic is expected to triple by 2050 according to the Center for Disease Control. Because there is no ... Read More »
Researchers are pursuing a cure and prevention. By Jeffrey Burns, MD Co-Director of the University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Center and Professor of Neurology, University of Kansas School of Medicine The first patient cured of Alzheimer’s disease will be in a clinical trial. As a researcher and as a physician, ... Read More »
The person I knew is gone forever. As told to Our Health Matters Tim spoke to Our Health Matters candidly about how his father’s battle with dementia affected his family. What was your father like before he got sick? My dad was a very hard worker his whole life. When ... Read More »
Melodies and rhythm can also help dementia patients. By Jeanene Dunn, OHM Staff Dementia is complicated because we understand that the disease robs a person of their memories over time. While that is certainly the case, it can be confusing to grasp how music can help someone who can’t remember ... Read More »
Willa’s Books has something for everyone. Willa Robinson developed a love for books and reading at a very early age. In 1994 she started selling her books on 18th and Vine, in Kansas City, Missouri, as a street vendor. The rest is history. Willa’s Books specializes in used and rare ... Read More »
