Tag: Alzheimer’s
Become a More Effective Dementia Caregiver
Allyson Schrier joins Suzanne to talk about the daily challenge of a caregiver to not just care for a senior loved one, but to support and help retain their dignity.
Zinnia TV: Therapeutic Dementia-Friendly Videos
Allyson Schrier joins Suzanne to talk about Zinnia TV, a therapeutic caregiving app created especially for those in the mid- to late stages of Alzheimer's or dementia.
Getting Involved in Alzheimer’s Research Studies
Dr. Paul Winner: “The most advanced evaluations and treatments are inside the research. We are recruiting for an Athira research study and many other studies.”
Advances in Alzheimer’s Research
Dr. Winner says, “We do not have the ability today to stop Alzheimer's dementia. We're working to that. But we can slow the progression of the illness.”
Test Procedures for Dementia
Dr. Paul Winner advises, “If you really have a problem, something that's essentially now affecting the family, you need to go to a memory disorder center. We have very good diagnostic methods today. It could be something simple.”
Lifestyle Changes to Avoid Dementia
Suzanne is joined by Dr. Paul Winner, Senior Director of the Premiere Research Institute in Florida. He advises specific lifestyle changes, such as exercising and controlling blood pressure, that can help you avoid getting dementia.
Memory Loss is Not Normal In Aging
Suzanne is joined by Dr. Paul Winner, Senior Director of the Premiere Research Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. Winner emphasizes, “Memory loss is not normal in aging. That is very clear to us now as we study this.”
Music Mends Minds, Part 4
Carol Rosenstein joins Suzanne to talk about Rotary programs and other ways you can get involved with the Music Mends Minds program.
Music Mends Minds, Part 3
Carol Rosenstein joins Suzanne about Music Mends Minds using Zoom to let music transform those suffering from Parkinson's disease, dementia, or Alzheimer's.
Music Mends Minds, Part 2
Carol Rosenstein, the founder of Music Mends Minds, joins Suzanne to talk more about how music transforms those suffering from Parkinson's disease, dementia, or Alzheimer's. Carol alerts us to two takeaways.
