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The Advocate - Health

Alzheimer's: Keep decorations non-scary, gatherings small for your loved ones this Halloween

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Alzheimer's: Sorting out the terminology associated with the three types of care

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Alzheimer's: Reducing caregiver stress starts with self-care. Here are other ways to cope.

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Alzheimer's patients and cataracts: Removal sooner than later could be beneficial

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Alzheimer's: Be gentle and patient when telling friends and family about your diagnosis

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Alzheimer's: 'Dementia stare' has several causes. Here's how to redirect the loved one.

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Alzheimer's: All about transference and ways for caregivers and patients to deal with it

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Reassurance, redirection can reduce separation anxiety in Alzheimer's and dementia patients

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Alzheimer's: Don't wait for doctor to bring up cognitive assessment; initiate it yourself

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It's a good idea to include Alzheimer's patient in long-term care decisions:to lessen stress

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Alzheimer's: Newly funded program will centralize path for those seeking long-term help

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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

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Diagnosing pseudodementia can be tricky, involves much testing and evaluation

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