There’s debate in the Leis/Newman households over the intelligence of the family basset hound, Daisy Mae. My mother believes Daisy Mae is purely food-driven, rather than intellectually gifted. I...
Teen astounds with solution for wandering monitoring today, Alzheimer’s next?
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 11, 2015
Kenneth Shinozuka modestly aspires to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, and he might be just the guy to do it. He’s already created a personal sensoring system that could revolutionize the...
Reagan’s speeches provide Alzheimer’s clues
By
John Hall
Apr 09, 2015
Researchers say they have uncovered subtle clues of early dementia in Ronald Reagan’s presidential speeches from years before he was formally diagnosed in 1994.
Genetic testing opens can of worms for Alzheimer’s patients
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 25, 2015
Healthcare professionals tend to have a belief in facts, and as a corollary believe in conventional wisdom that knowledge is power. Of course, what people SAY they want to know and how they actually act...
More than half of Alzheimer’s patients never learn of diagnosis: Report
By
John Hall
Mar 25, 2015
A new report by the Alzheimer’s Association asserts that fewer than half of Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers ever learn of their diagnosis from a physician, and those who do typically...
Evaluating ‘Still Alice’
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 18, 2015
Much like Amour a few years ago, it’s not unrealistic for those who work or write about long-term care to feel as if the last thing they want to do is spend two hours watching a movie about illness,...
Glen Campbell Alzheimer’s documentary brings out the stars — caregivers and celebrities alike
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 22, 2014
As readers of this blog may recall, my expectations for the special screening of the new documentary about music superstar Glen Campbell’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease were high. Sunday...
Intern gains life lessons on retirement living and memory support
By
Jessie Krebs
Oct 17, 2014
When I came to Baltimore-based Erickson Living to work as a public relations summer intern, I imagined I would enrich my PR experiences and skills, but I never dreamed I’d walk away with such a wealth...
A show for all ages, a unique long-term care event
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 01, 2014
At the risk of sounding like a common shill, I cannot remember when I’ve more eagerly looked forward to an annual trade show than the upcoming LeadingAge gathering in Nashville. The main focus of...
Residents with Alzheimer’s might forget poor care but the emotional damage is lasting, study shows
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 25, 2014
A nursing home resident with Alzheimer’s might forget receiving poor or negligent care, but the bad feelings created by ill treatment still could persist, University of Iowa researchers say.