Savvy Senior: Driving with dementia and knowing when to stop
Most doctors agree that people with moderate to severe dementia should never get behind the wheel. But in the early stages of ...
Dr. Roach: With severe dementia, medications are of limited benefit
His geriatric doctor said "no" to prescribing medication to help slow down the disease. The doctor said his pulse rate is low ...
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To Your Good Health: With severe dementia, medications are of limited benefit
My 89-year-old husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He does not take any medication. He is in excellent health ...
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Alzheimer's Vs. Dementia: The Key Differences You Need To Know
Many people use the terms Alzheimer’s disease and dementia as if they mean the same thing, but they actually refer to ...
Silver Alert issued for man with dementia
A Silver Alert has been issued for a man last seen Green Bank, West Virginia, according to the Kanwaha County Sheriff’s ...
Dementia & alzheimer’s
Dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are major concerns for seniors, especially those over 65. About 10% of the US ...
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Community supports family in effort to find missing loved one
Worry has now turned to desperation for a family of an 80-year-old man with severe dementia – last seen near his home south ...
When should someone with dementia stop driving?
In the early stages of Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia, driving performance should be the determining factor, not the disease itself.
Red-flag symptom increases stroke and dementia risk – half of us have it
What if brushing your teeth could protect your heart, mind, and even your love life? Jo Dunbar examines how your dental ...
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Driving with dementia and knowing when to stop
Dear Savvy Senior, When should someone with dementia stop driving? My 83-year-old father has some dementia issues but still drives himself around town pretty well. Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, ...