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Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Is Crucial for Effective Planning and Treatment
Half of all patients with Alzheimer’s are already in the moderate to severe stages of the disease by the time they are diagnosed. Increased attention to the early stages of AD is essential for proper treatment, planning and caregiver support.
5 CommentsEvaluating Alternative Treatments for Alzheimer's and Dementia
It can be difficult to distinguish scientifically proven options from hyped up “remedies” and expensive “cures.” Know what to look for in an alternative treatment and how to decide if it's worth trying.
0 Comments10 Worst Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
When fighting cancer, many of the most effective treatments can be accompanied by debilitating side effects. Here's how caregivers can help.
2 CommentsTreatments for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Current treatments for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) cannot repair the damage to the lungs. However, they can slow further damage and improve COPD symptoms.
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Treatment Questions
Mom has basal cell carcinoma, nodular. They have prescribed Fluorouracil cream or radiation on the nose. Any opinions?
6 Answerswaytomisery Replied Aug 29, 2024Chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment for 95 yr old female with aggressive skin cancer.
19 AnswersEvamar Answered Apr 30, 2024I'm reading more and more searches that say moderate wine consumption is not a danger to someone with dementia.
7 AnswersFawnby Answered Mar 22, 2024Has anyone tried qEEG brain mapping neurofeedback training, which supposedly helps dementia?
3 AnswersFawnby Answered Dec 30, 2023
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9 CommentsAuntEm56 Commented Dec 2021Drama. Solution. Sabotage....... and the cycle goes on.
4 Commentslkdrymom Commented Aug 2021I just learned that my 92.5 year old father has bladder cancer- he has been peeing blood thru much of shutdown though not mentioned to me.
11 CommentsCheriotp Commented Jul 2021The question was, and still is, when will we have a treatment for Alzheimer's? The answer is now.
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Treatment Related Topics
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Cancer
- Chemotherapy
- Cognitive Decline
- Burnout
- Prostate Cancer
- Memory Loss
- Severe Dementia
- Dementia Behaviors
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Violent Behavior
- Moderate Dementia
- Area Agency on Aging
- Signs of Dementia
- Mild Dementia
- Caregiving
- Dementia Wandering
- Early Onset Alzheimer's
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Adult Day Care