Insulin and Alzheimer’s Disease
Nearly 21 million Americans have diabetes, a disease that makes the body less able to convert sugar to energy. According to the American Diabetes Association, 27 percent of people aged 65 and older in...
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A Long Ride on The Longest Day
Roehl Caragao knows the impact of Alzheimer’s Disease on families. He has worked in hospice care since 2004, and along the way met many family members who watched loved ones lose their memories, their...
Proactive Coping Strategies for Caregivers
Alzheimer’s caregivers frequently report experiencing high levels of stress. It can be overwhelming to take care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, but too much stress can be harmful to...
Free Physician App Helps Mobilize Dementia Patient Care
Today, Alzheimer’s is the 5th leading cause of death in California, with 590,000 individuals in our state currently suffering the effects of the disease. Most alarming, is the projected increase over the next 10...
Local ABAM Events in June
Things You Can Do During ABAM June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month (ABAM) “” an opportunity to join the global conversation about the brain, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Everyone who has a...
Watch: The How To’s on Pain Management
In this video presentation, Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk talks about ways to alleviate pain, agitation and discomfort through geriatric and palliative care techniques. Dr. Landsverk has over twenty years of experience in providing medical care to the...
Watch: Managing Personal Care for Persons with Dementia
Helping a person with dementia maintain his or her appearance can promote positive self-esteem. As the disease progresses beyond the early stages, choosing and putting on clothes can be frustrating for the person with...
Watch: Dr. Michael Mason Answers Common Caregiver Questions
Dr. Michael Mason, MD, TPMG with Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center spoke at the Alzheimer’s Association “Understanding Memory Loss” education conference in Fairfield last month. He answered common caregiver questions related to current treatments options and diet efficacy in fighting Alzheimer’s disease.
