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The Advocate - Health

For those with advanced Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, consider a conservator

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Cognitive impairment can be connected to conditions other than Alzheimer's and dementia

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2019 study: Mental and physical activity can reduce chances of specific types of dementia

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Alzheimer's: How caregivers can navigate apathy in patients with frontotemporal dementia

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Alzheimer's: How to protect and monitor loved ones during hot and humid summer

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Alzheimer's: In caring for loved one, don't forget the feet and confer with doctor if needed

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$2 million Baton Rouge program aims to train 100 medical assistants: 'A foot in the door'

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Alzheimer's: The 20 answers you'll need from your doctor after diagnosis

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Alzheimer's: Here are ways to adjust for loved ones's cognitive decline, improve quality of life

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Alzheimer's: Here's some encouraging initial data from first human stem cell therapy trial

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Alzheimer's: How to deal with difficult behaviors as brain changes during disease progression

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Alzheimers: It's never too late to increase your cognitive reserve. Here are ways to do that.

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'Inhale deeply. Exhale fully': YogaMass in Baton Rouge creates space to embody spirituality

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Research shows integrative therapies can aid Parkinson's patients. Here are some methods to try

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Alzheimer's State Advocacy Day is Tuesday at the Capitol. Here are the details.

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Alzheimer's: Past abuse adds another layer of complicated decisions for caregiver's children

3 months ago

Diagnosing pseudodementia can be tricky, involves much testing and evaluation

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Here are 20 activities to keep the visual impaired and those with dementia feel connected

3 months ago

Black box warnings outline drugs' most serious risks; non-drug approaches could be an option

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Explaining Alzheimer's to a child could be ongoing process. Allow open talks about disease

4 months ago

Get screened early for Parkinson's disease at free event on Saturday at ExxonMobil YMCA

4 months ago

Alzheimer's and macular degeneration share common risk factors, including age

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Cognitive issues could point to hypothyroidism, not Alzheimer's disease

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Alzheimer's: Yes. an anti-inflammatory diet can lower risk of the disease

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Device helps Alzheimer's patients release negative energy without disturbing others

5 months ago

Alzheimer's: Ease into shaving ritual with pleasing environment, meaningful conversation

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Turn to '5 Love Languages' to show Alzheimer's:patient love and affection as need doesm't go away

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Advice for Alzheimer's caregivers: 'Surround yourself with people who will support you.'

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