MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'dementia'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:48:57 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182057&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34736&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FChannelN-PodcastsPoweredByOdiogo%2F%7E3%2F70_d3_OsOXE%2F Exercise as a Preventive or Disease-Modifying Treatment of Dementia A neurologist reports on the newly published article “Physical Exercise as a Preventive or Disease-Modifying Treatment of Dementia and Brain Aging,” Ahlskog et al, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 2011. Their meta-analysis found that exercise affects brain health in animal models, and suggest it can modify cognitive outcomes with normal aging and perhaps reduce the risk of neurodegenerative disease like dementia. Physical (as opposed to mental) exercise is recommended. Although the amount and type of exercise has not been completely assessed, patients are being counseled to practice regular vigorous exercise. DOI: 10.4016/33263.01. (Source: Channel N) Channel N blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182057 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:51:31 +0100 5182057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159892&cid=t_99415_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2F3-yasFsHnTU%2Fhow-to-get-mom-to-eatand-other-good.html "Growing up my favorite time of the year was summer",says Nataly Rubenstein, author of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias - The Caregivers Complete Survival Guide. Long lazy days spent fishing on the lake, outdoor grilling and enough corn on the cob and watermelon to fill the county fair. Just thinking about the summer of my youth brings back fond food memories and my appetite increases. For those of you who are caring for a person who has dementia one of the frequently asked questions I get is, “How do I get Mom to eat”? The obvious answer is serve food the person liked when they were growing up. You see, over time our taste buds and our food preferences changed. The foods we prefer later in life are not always food that we liked when we were younger. I love blue cheese salad... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159892 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:07:00 +0100 5159892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139874&cid=t_99415_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F19%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-august-19-2011%2F Ask me about a trip I took with my dad to Maui ten years ago and I can barely recall what we did. But ask me about my childhood toys and suddenly I remember every detail, every curve of a ball, color, texture and even the faint smell of a favorite toy. There is one toy I remember in particular. It was a half red, half blue sphere covered with different shaped holes and yellow plastic shapes (triangles, stars, circles, etc.) meant to fit through them. If you’re curious, this is what it looked like. What I remember is being very young and feeling frustrated because no matter how hard I pushed I could never get all of those puzzle pieces into the holes. It was only when I got older that I realized every piece had its place. I was wasting my energy trying to force pieces where they didn&... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139874 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:11:34 +0100 5139874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139641&cid=t_99415_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F17%2Fnational-dementia-strategy-equalities-action-plan%2F Title: National Dementia Strategy Equalities action plan Scan or click to download ‘National Dementia Strategy Equalities action plan’ The Skinny: Sets out a series of planned actions in relation to the implementation of the National Dementia Strategy and the Dementia Commissioning Pack. It supplements the Equality Impact Assessment published alongside the National Dementia Strategy in 2009 and has been compiled in line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. Publisher: DH Published: 21/07/11 Size: 17p. Filed under: Ooops Missed Category! Tagged: Dementia, Grey Literature, Mental Disorders, Mental Health, Older People (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139641 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:18:23 +0100 5139641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139643&cid=t_99415_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F17%2Flaunch-of-dementia-commissioning-pack%2F Title: Launch of Dementia Commissioning Pack Scan or click to download 'Launch of Dementia Commissioning Pack' The Skinny: Dear Colleague letter announcing publication of the Dementia Commissioning Pack provides practical resources for health and social care commissioners to work together to improve the quality of both specialist dementia services and general health and care services for people with dementia and their carers. Publisher: DH Published: 21/07/11 Size: 2p. Filed under: Ooops Missed Category! Tagged: Alzheimers Disease, Dementia, Grey Literature, Mental Disorders, Mental Health, Nervous system diseases, Older People, Pre senile dementia (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139643 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:12:46 +0100 5139643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5119020&cid=t_99415_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2F67ozj8VDhTw%2Fnew-study-confirms-elderly-women-with.html Elderly women with sleep apnea had an 85% higher risk of developing mild cognitive impairment or dementia than elderly women without sleep apnea, a new study found. Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston studied a group of 298 women, roughly a third of whom had been diagnosed with sleep-disordered breathing. The average age of women in the group was 82. Sleep-disordered breathing, which causes the brain to be deprived of oxygen, was defined as 15 sleep apnea events per hour of sleep. At the beginning of the study, none of the participants had been diagnosed with dementia. All of the participants underwent overnight sleep studies between 2002 and 2004. Five years after the study, investigators conducted cognitive function tests designed to detect brain health and cogniti... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5119020 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:28:00 +0100 5119020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107919&cid=t_99415_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FZtiK3ptQ3jA%2Fmore-evidence-that-vascular-disease.html Those who smoke, are overweight, or have high blood pressure are more likely to have cognitive challenges later in life, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of California at Davis studied MRI scans of approximately 1,352 people for the purpose of identifying vascular risk factors.The subjects were part of the Framingham Offspring Cohort Study and had multiple scans over the past decade. Among the results: researchers found that people with diabetes in mid-life lost brain volume faster in the hippocampus. Participants who smoked in mid-life lost their overall brain volume faster than non-smokers. Obese participants and those with hypertension were more likely to do badly on tests involving executive functioning or planning. The good news is that the damage can be lim... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107919 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:07:00 +0100 5107919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086577&cid=t_99415_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FWjh4QjBdhjQ%2Ftips-to-overcome-mealtime-frustrations.html Mealtime with an Alzheimer's patient can be stressful and challenging, to make sure the patient gets sufficient nutrition. To help mealtime go more smoothly consider the following: Serve meals in a quiet environment with no distractions. Clear the table of everything but basic utensils and dishes; keep dishes plain rather than with bright colors or patterns. Make sure the food isn't too hot. Serve only one or two foods at a time, and make an effort to honor the patient's food preferences. Have meals together, and don't rush the meal. Be understanding if the patient can't remember already having eaten. Above all else, try and be patient (Source: Aging with Grace CareConnection) Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086577 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 03:45:00 +0100 5086577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5029268&cid=t_99415_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2F5fKdD5lLWcs%2Fcognitive-decline-can-have-hazardous.html As Baby Boomers age, policy makers and economists may be served by looking at the condition of not just their nest eggs, but the health of their brains. The late Brooke Astor is an example of the dangers of declining cognitive function. So says economist David Laibson, of Harvard University in a speech called “The Age of Reason.” Prof. Laibson spoke at Morningstar’s annual conference in Chicago before hundreds of financial advisers and asset managers — industries grappling with the inevitable shift of assets from workers accumulating money to those trying to live on it as they grow older. Prof. Laibson opened with an image of the famously wealthy Brooke Astor. “One of our most remarkable individuals ended up in this terrible state” because of a lack of cognitive abilities, he... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5029268 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:57:00 +0100 5029268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008695&cid=t_99415_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FzenwcpYUxkw%2Fmidlife-weight-gain-linked-to-dementia.html Being overweight during middle age may increase your risk of developing dementia later on, a new Swedish study suggests. Several studies have already linked obesity in middle age to dementia in later life, but it was unclear whether merely carrying some extra pounds in midlife was a risk factor. The new research suggests that even being overweight -- defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 30 -- is linked with a higher risk of dementia. "Being overweight at midlife increased the risk of dementia in late life by more than 70 percent," said lead study author Dr. Weili Xu, a postdoctoral researcher at Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. Being obese raised the risk even more, to nearly fourfold. "Although the effect of midlife overweight on dementia is not as substantial as that ... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008695 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:08:00 +0100 5008695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008449&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Fq6v6sBUFKL4%2F Thinking globally to improve mental health: NIH announces international research initiative (press release): - “The Grand Challenges in Global Mental Health Initiative, led by the National Institutes of Health and the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases, has identified the top 40 barriers to better mental health around the world. Similar to past grand challenges, which focused on infectious diseases and chronic, noncommunicable diseases, this initiative seeks to build a community of funders dedicated to supporting research that will significantly improve the lives of people living with MNS disorders within the next 10 years.“ – “Participating in global mental health research is an enormous opportunity, a means to accelerate advances in mental health care for the diverse U.S. popul... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008449 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:53:39 +0100 5008449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992755&cid=t_99415_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F02%2Fhow-the-dsm-developed-what-you-might-not-know%2F The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is widely known as the bible of psychiatry and psychology. But not many people know how this powerful and influential book came to be. Here’s a brief look at the DSM’s evolution and where we are today. The Need for Classification The origins of the DSM date back to 1840 — when the government wanted to collect data on mental illness. The term “idiocy/insanity” appeared in that year’s census. Forty years later, the census expanded to feature these seven categories: “mania, melancholia, monomania, paresis, dementia, dipsomania and epilepsy.” But there was still a need to gather uniform stats across mental hospitals. In 1917, the Bureau of the Census embraced a publication called the Statistical Manual for ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992755 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 10:43:12 +0100 4992755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945243&cid=t_99415_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FjqLxe9r1q-s%2Freminiscence-therapy-by-karen-everett.html Remembering the past can bring a lot of satisfaction and understanding to anyone. For the elderly, it is a way to affirm who they are, what they’ve accomplished in their lives and a chance to relive happy times. For those who suffer with dementia, it is a way to talk easily about things they do remember. It is also a way for residents of assisted living facilities to become better acquainted with one another. This is helpful for caregivers as well as family members. I began my Reminiscence Therapy classes with a group at a local assisted living facility. The group varies in size from 12 to 20 people. I think a smaller group would probably be more beneficial as it would give each individual a better chance to participate. However, everyone voices positive thoughts on the sessions so we�... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945243 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:43:00 +0100 4945243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820997&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FAiWHQHdtHoM%2F This article explores another relationship between music and dementia: playing a musical instrument, even as an amateur, may protect the brain later on against dementia-related damages. Researchers had 70 people ages 60 to 83 perform a variety of tests to measure visuospatial memory, ability to name objects, the brain’s ability to adapt to new information […] those who had engaged in musical activity for 10 years or longer scored substantially better than those with no musical activity in their past. the longer people play instruments, the more benefits they may derive. All were amateurs who had started playing when they were 10 years old. the relationship between cognitive skills and years of musical activity held up whether the musicians were currently involved in making music or not... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820997 Fri, 13 May 2011 14:43:15 +0100 4820997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813669&cid=t_99415_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FVsf-59_lCGQ%2F In a blistering missive, the Public Citizen consumer group has charged that researchers with ties to Eli Lilly withheld important data from the Journal of the American Medical Association concerning their recent study of an imaging agent for Alzheimer’s disease. Last March, the FDA declined to approve the drug over concerns that scans can be accurately read, but Lilly continues to seek approval. In a letter published yesterday in JAMA, Public Citizen criticized the January 19 study, which examined whether brain scans using Lilly’s Amyvid, an experimental dye to detect brain abnormalities, was effective. However, the consumer group charged the authors excluded data on the extent to which the scans could be intepreted accurately from one doctor to the next (here is the study and ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813669 Wed, 11 May 2011 13:26:24 +0100 4813669 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803525&cid=t_99415_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Ff59stkxE_2w%2F The unnecessary use of antipsychotics in nursing homes has been controversial for several years. Now, a report from the US Department of Health & Human Services Office of Inspector General finds that, in the six-month period from January through June 2007, 51 percent of Medicare claims for atypical antipsychotics were erroneous. This amounted to a $116 million series of mistakes. The OIG report was generated at the request of US Senator Chuck Grassley, who expressed concern that atypical antipsychotics - the newest generation of such meds - were being prescribed on an off-label basis, given that the side effects associated with the drugs include increased risk of death in elderly persons with dementia. Nursing homes are a big business for these drugs. But as the OIG notes, Medicare re... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803525 Mon, 09 May 2011 21:25:07 +0100 4803525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803557&cid=t_99415_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2F5u6cEmukrZU%2Fphysicians-focus-on-importance-of.html The Merry Widows, as they call themselves, were blinged out, Florida-style, to celebrate Elayne Weisburd’s 79th birthday at a sprawling community for seniors. Mylar balloons levitated above their table, and sparklers twinkled from a cake. The guest of honor and her two friends were beaming when Dr. Marc E. Agronin, a geriatric psychiatrist and the director of mental health, arrived with a hug for everyone long after what would be normal office hours. The Merry Widows moved to the community when their husbands developed Alzheimer’s disease and looked to Dr. Agronin to prepare them for what lay ahead. But while treating their husbands’ disease, he became their psychiatrist, too. He urged the women to attend therapy groups, made suggestions about medication for anxiety and encouraged ... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803557 Mon, 09 May 2011 19:56:00 +0100 4803557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775393&cid=t_99415_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnew-alzheimer%25e2%2580%2599s-guidelines-emphasize-early-detection-frighten-some%2F2011.05.02 For the first time in 30 years, an expert panel has updated guidelines for the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. The long overdue facelift should favorably impact care for millions and accelerate badly needed research on the disease. The guidelines were produced by representatives from the National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association. They portray Alzheimer’s for the first time as a three-stage disease. In addition to ‘Stage 3,’—the full-blown clinical syndrome that had been described in earlier versions of the guidelines—the new guidelines describe an earlier ‘Stage 2,’ of mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s, and a ‘Stage 1, or preclinical’ phase of the disease. The latter can only be detected with biochemical marker tests and brain scans.Th... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775393 Mon, 02 May 2011 11:00:06 +0100 4775393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4744919&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=39091&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimmers.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fnew-podcast-delirium-vs-dementia-vs.html Click below on play bar to listenPodcast Powered By PodbeanHere is a new podcast on Delirium, Dementia and Delusion. Some of the major differences and considerations. If you have quesitons please email me or comment below. The podcast is in lecture format, and there is too much to cover for one podcast, but some major features and genreal informaiton are discussed. These issues seem to come up frequently on the blog in search engine queries, so I hope this podcast is helpful. (Source: Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimers) Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4744919 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 22:19:00 +0100 4744919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734695&cid=t_99415_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FHi9TaYYhoBs%2Fnew-guidelines-for-identifying.html By MONIFA THOMAS Health Reporter Chicago Sun Times Medical experts have issued new guidelines for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease that, for the first time, attempt to identify the hallmarks of the disease before symptoms occur. The original guidelines, published in 1984, dealt only with diagnosing Alzheimer’s once a person started showing signs of dementia. Since then, new discoveries have shown the disease can cause changes in the brain a decade or more before symptoms appear. The new guidelines — being published online today by the National Institute on Aging and the Chicago-based Alzheimer’s Association — are the first to include the use of brain imaging and measurement of certain proteins in the blood and spinal fluid to spot changes that could be due to Alzheimer’s. Mo... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734695 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:53:00 +0100 4734695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734333&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Falzheimers-new-definitions-presented.html Guidelines Allow Earlier Definition of Alzheimer’sBy PAM BELLUCKThe New York TimesPublished: April 19, 2011"The definition of the disease will be recast for the first time in 27 years, with a division into three stages, including a new early phase."Read the full article (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734333 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:15:00 +0100 4734333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4714740&cid=t_99415_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhen-doing-fine-is-relative%2F2011.04.14 It was 11:00 pm when the pager vibrated, then beeped: it was the ER, Hospital #3. “This is Dr. Fisher returning your page?” “Thank you Dr. Fisher, just a moment for Dr. Frigamafratz.” A brief pause, then: “Wes, I think we’ll need your services. Old guy, found down at the nursing home, brought in unconscious, pulse 25 – hooked him up to an external pacer, he’s back with us now.” “I’m on my way.” When I arrived, there was the usual cacophony of activity in the Emergency Room. Someone screaming in one corner. Intercom sounding. Ambulance en route to our location. Breathing treatments underway in Bay 5. Room 10 headed to the CT scanner. Has room 12 got a bed? By comparison my patient was easy: his disposition in the eyes o... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4714740 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4714740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693521&cid=t_99415_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FgbQ58JQYjZU%2Fdarker-side-of-alzheimers-disease.html The following is an excerpt from the CNN.com article written by Madison Park. Alzheimer's patients are often vulnerable and fragile, but in rare cases, they can become the aggressor. About 5% to 10% of Alzheimer's patients exhibit violent behavior. It's unclear why the outbursts occur in certain patients. "If you don't understand what's happening because your brain is not functioning, it can be scary," said Beth Kallmyer, senior director of constituent services at Alzheimer's Association. "It's normal human behavior. You might act out, become agitated, or violent if you don't know what's going on." Before the Alzheimer's disease, Sam Cohen had never struck or hurt his family and his wife, Haya. Before the Alzheimer's disease, Sam Cohen had never struck or hurt his family and his wife, Ha... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693521 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:51:00 +0100 4693521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693387&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Fj_8LQaaHAeI%2F Beverly Sanborn, Vice President of Program Development at Belmont Senior Living and scheduled 2011 SharpBrains Summit Speaker, could not finally speak at the Summit (she was very well replaced by colleague Jeff DeBevec), but fortunately we can share her thoughtful answers to the following four critical questions. 1. How would you define “brain fitness” vs. “physical fitness”? Brain fitness and physical fitness are interlinked. Each enhances the other and both are essential components of successful aging. As we age, the ability to cope with inexorable challenge to social-emotional-economic well-being is rooted in having a high level of mental alertness and a physical body that functions efficiently. But fitness is not just a happy consequence of a hardy gene pool. Fitness for bo... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693387 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:24:50 +0100 4693387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4615447&cid=t_99415_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FXQzQ81gkeP4%2Falzheimers-takes-increasing-toll-on.html Alzheimer's disease will take an increasing toll on the healthcare industry and entitlement programs, report USA Today and Reuters. Altogether, $183 billion is expected to be spent on professional caregivers in 2011, up from $172 billion a year ago, according to a new report by the Alzheimer's Foundation. Those ever-increasing expenditures will take a huge toll on Medicare and Medicaid. By 2050 it is expected that Alzheimer's and dementia-related costs for Medicare will increase six-fold and for Medicaid, four-fold. Elderly individuals with Alzheimer's are about three times more costly to care for than other patients because they often require long and repeated hospitalizations. Meanwhile, nearly 15 million Americans are caring for someone with Alzheimer's or age-related dementia--up more ... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4615447 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:36:00 +0100 4615447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4600675&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Falzheimers-current-pipeline.html FierceBiotechResearch has an article which presents a very brief overview of the current Alzheimer's disease drug pipeline:It is available at the link below:Making sense of the Alzheimer's drug pipelineFierceBiotechResearchMarch 15, 2011 — 7:53am ETBy Howard LovyRead the full articleIf this area is new to you, the article will give you the names of some candidates that you can learn about with as part of your introduction. There are many other overview articles and public resources. You might wish to cross reference the names cited here with ClinicalTrials.gov database.If you are a Brain Awareness Week visitor, you can visit the Alzheimer's Association or other national organizations in your country to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and dementia. (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4600675 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:59:00 +0100 4600675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549947&cid=t_99415_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fwho-gets-to-go-home-3-short-case.html One of my biggest responsibilities from a hospital standpoint is providing discharge recommendations. Hospital stays are notoriously short and it is a priority of the case management staff and doctors to determine discharge location, for which they recruit OTs and PTs to assist. But determining discharge readiness and placement is more of an art than a science, no flow chart can be easily developed to guide a novice through the process. So here are 3 case examples of similar patients and situations, whom I saw on the same day, and my rationale for their discharge locations. All three of the individuals were over 80 years old, with moderate dementia. They were all admitted with altered mental status caused by pneumonia and concurrent urinary tract infections. They were all living with famil... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549947 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 23:58:00 +0100 4549947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4536510&cid=t_99415_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FcIHcFK7nEOE%2Fstory-time-great-communicator.html Nearly 16 million Americans will be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia by 2050, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Symptoms include mood and behavior changes, disorientation, memory loss and difficulty walking and speaking. The effects of anti-dementia drugs on patients' emotions and behaviors are inconsistent. Now, University of Missouri researchers have found that participation in TimeSlips, a drug-free, creative storytelling intervention, improves communication skills and positive affect in persons with dementia.TimeSlips is a nationally recognized storytelling program for people with dementia that encourages participants to use their imaginations to create short stories as a group. Rather than relying on factual recall, participants respond verbally t... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4536510 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:09:00 +0100 4536510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4525079&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Falzheimers-differences-in-diagnostic.html Britain is bottom of Euro league table at diagnosing Alzheimer'sBritons with symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease take twice as long to be diagnosed as sufferers living in other European countries, research has found.By Laura Donnelly, Health Correspondent The Telegraph9:00PM GMT 26 Feb 2011Read the article (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4525079 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 03:11:00 +0100 4525079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4552089&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsarasotaneurology.com%2F2011%2F02%2F16%2Fwhat-is-huntingtons-disease%2F Huntington’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that is a genetic, progressive neurological disorder that slowly takes away a persons ability to walk, talk, and reason. It is characterized by the initial subtle symptoms of change in personality and motor skills ability. As the condition progresses, patients develop involuntary movements known as chorea (hence Huntington’s Chorea.)  The word chorea comes from the Greek word choreia, which means “to dance”, which describes the uncoordinated, jerky body movements associated with the condition. Other motor symptoms eventually appear and may include difficulty speaking, walking or writing.  It was reported in detail in 1872 by the American physician, George Huntington (1850-1916). Symptoms of Huntington’s disease usu... Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4552089 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:00:18 +0100 4552089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4482984&cid=t_99415_165_f&fid=36770&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetaot.com%2Fblog%2Fmeaningful-activities-and-programmes-do-med-high-age-care-facility I have just been offered a new position as OT at a 5star age care residential facility in an affulent area, to lead the lifestyle and well being programme. Currently there are 3 activity therapists working. My role will be to implement a range of purposeful activities, empower and educate the activity therapists adn ensure all residents are being offered a wide range of occupations and meaningful activities. Can anyone provide some infoif they have knowledge of working in a nursing home setting? Can anyone provide resources to purchase as I have a substantial budget to buy things to improve the service. I also want to ensure all residents have activites from thoses with progressive parkinsons, to less active residents to those physically active with dementia. I look forward to your ideas (... meta-ot blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4482984 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 04:35:12 +0100 4482984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4455487&cid=t_99415_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fbc4inRiatGY%2F Helllo, everyone, and nice to see you again. A frosty morning is unfolding here on the Pharmalot corporate campus, where the official mascots are barking and a cup of stimulation is at hand - our flavor today is Southern Pecan. As always, we are preparing for another round of meetings and deadlines, and assume you are doing the same. To help you along, we have gathered a few tidbits and hope your day is rewarding. Enjoy and do stay in touch… Teva Is Getting Ready For Another Big Acquisition (Bloomberg News) Sandoz Has 10 Biosimilars In Its Pipeline (Reuters) Momenta Wins Multiple Sclerosis Patent (Boston Business Journal) Antipsychotic Use For Dementia Fell After FDA Warnings (Science Daily) Sanofi Sales Slip, But Genzyme Talks Advance (New York Times) Massachusetts City Wants To Woo... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4455487 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:50:51 +0100 4455487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4439028&cid=t_99415_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fot-web-gems-nationwide-statistics-and.html Welcome to another edition of OT Web Gems, AKA "Cheryl has too many tabs open of cool articles, so let's update." Some of these are pretty hefty reading, but it can be worth it depending on your field. Several related to Alzheimer's Disease as well. Food Environment Map- it's easy to talk about making the right nutritional choices, but understanding the reasons why these aren't followed through is very important. For clients living within a "food desert" where there is little access to fresh produce, groceries, or low-cost healthy foods, this can be especially difficult. Map allows you to break down multiple statistics on a county level. Could be very useful if you are considering implementing a program for childhood wellness. CDC Health Disparities and Inequalities Report- this lengthy re... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4439028 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 01:06:00 +0100 4439028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4436941&cid=t_99415_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FpgW5SMkd_Ws%2F The US Department of Justice has decided to intervene - or join - a whistleblower lawsuit that was filed in late 2008 by three former Abbott Laboratories sales reps, who accused the drugmaker of concocting an illegal scheme to promote its Depakote seizure med. The charges include paying kickbacks to docs to boost prescriptions and, subsequently, defrauding Medicare and Medicaid. The fact that the feds are interested is not a surprise. In late 2009, Abbott disclosed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filed that the Justice Department ws investigating Abbott’s sales and marketing activities of the pill, which is used to treat bipolar disorder, seizures and migraines. The probe centers on possible violations of the Federal False Claims Act, the Food and Drug Cosmetic Act and the Anti-K... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4436941 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:35:45 +0100 4436941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4429108&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fupcoming-event-9th-annual-mild.html The 9th Annual Mild Cognitive Impairment Symposium will take place in late April in Miami Beach, Florida.The theme of the meeting is "New Criteria for Prodromal and Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease"The website for the conference can be found at: mcisymposium.org. The Twitter voice of the conference is @mcisymposium (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4429108 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:12:00 +0100 4429108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4429059&cid=t_99415_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F02%2Fdoes-schizophrenia-need-a-new-name%2F I was very nervous when my editorial about schizophrenia — there we go, a word I ought not to be using — appeared Open Access online in the December 2010 Journal of Mental Health (published by Informa Healthcare, New York). It contains personal details which it is not customary to reveal. Having got over that I had more anxiety when the printed journal was delayed by a month for unknown reasons. Now that it’s out I am calm again. Why should I not be using the ‘S’ word? What’s in a name? The answer is that it has acquired a stigma in the course of a hundred years owing to the small minority of people with our condition who are violent and attack or kill other people. Furthermore, according to Jim van Os, a professor of psychiatry at Maastricht University in the Neth... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4429059 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:13:17 +0100 4429059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424323&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FplYxkWhlBTE%2F This study followed 858 adults 65 years and older over 6-years. Results showed an increased risk of cognitive decline in patients with vitamin D deficiency. Comments: An association between two things (here vitamin D levels and cognitive decline) does not necessarily means that one causes the other. Potential confounding factors may explain the association. For instance vitamin D deficiency has also been associated with cardiovascular disease, which is known to be a risk factor for dementia. However this recent study addressed such confounding factors and found that the relation between vitamin D deficiency and cognitive decline was maintained. One question left to answer is whether vitamin D deficiency is part of the early manifestations of cognitive decline or whether it is risk factor t... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424323 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:12:54 +0100 4424323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419398&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=39091&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimmers.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fholding-hands.html Sometimes, photos speak for themselves. My daughter holding hands with my dad yesterday at his assisted living home: (Source: Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimers) Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419398 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:27:00 +0100 4419398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4361069&cid=t_99415_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F17%2Fi-too-have-a-dream-about-mental-health%2F Some of you may recognize my dream, but I like to repost it every now and then to keep it alive and give it legs. In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.: I have a dream that one day I won’t hold my breath every time I tell a person that I suffer from bipolar disorder, that I won’t feel shameful in confessing my mental illness. I have a dream that people won’t feel the need to applaud me for my courage on writing and speaking publicly about my disease, because the diagnosis of depression and bipolar disorder would be understood no differently than that of diabetes, arthritis, or dementia. I have a dream that the research into genetics of mood disorders will continue to pinpoint specific genes that may predispose individuals and families to depression and bipolar disord... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4361069 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:15:06 +0100 4361069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4338238&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=39091&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimmers.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fhello.html Hi Doc,Thought I stop by and wish all of your followers and your family, I am not sure about you though, a very happy new year.For me it will get worse, last year things progressed, this year maybe I will forget all and have no resentments because I cannnt remember ther.God Bless & Keep You,joe (Source: Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimers) Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4338238 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:30:00 +0100 4338238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4304968&cid=t_99415_113_f&fid=39278&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogsite.mdbuyline.com%2F%3Fp%3D135 A cure for Alzheimer’s. Think about that.  If you are not excited about the possibilities, you have not been reading the facts.  Over 4.5 million people in the U.S. suffer from Alzheimer’s; it’s a debilitating disease, which is very costly in terms of treatment and health care expenses, and results in approximately 7% of all hospitalizations.  Because of this, pharmaceutical companies have been focusing on a cure for Alzheimer’s. I spoke to Jin-Moo Lee, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of neurology at Washington University School of Medicine, and attending physician at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO, who has published multiple journal articles on Alzheimer’s.  I asked him about the state of therapeutic options and he stated, “There are several drug therapie... MD Buyline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4304968 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:15:55 +0100 4304968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4237943&cid=t_99415_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F07%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-december-7-2010%2F When my grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease more than 10 years ago, I thought my family would fall apart. My mom and her siblings had a few years earlier, lost their father. And now they would inevitably lose their mother in spirit. At that time, I was in my early twenties and had the luxury of never really knowing the woman my family was afraid of losing. I took that opportunity to really be with her, get to know her and listen to what she had to say when she could say it. Those moments would prove valuable to me. After she was unable to live by herself, my family moved her to a care home. Although she couldn’t remember who I was when I visited, she would always remember my name. She would often count me as one of her daughters instead of her granddaughter. Her ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4237943 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:38:28 +0100 4237943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233436&cid=t_99415_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FWI6Yxdv0Vo4%2Fholiday-blues-or-serious-depression.html TIPS FOR ASSESSING THE EMOTIONAL STATE OF ELDERLY LOVED ONES, by Patricia GraceFor the elderly, the holiday season can trigger a mourning period for the spouses, siblings and friends who are no longer here. When should you be concerned about an elderly loved one’s emotional state? How can you tell the difference between “holiday blues” and serious depression?“Recognizing depression in older individuals is not easy,” says Patricia Grace, CEO of Aging with Grace, “but at the same time, depression is a matter that should be taken seriously.” Grace offers these tips for recognizing depression in the elderly: 1. Blues are normal – and temporary. It is normal to feel subdued, reflective and sad this time of the year. A person who is sad or anxious around the holidays can, in mos... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233436 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:39:00 +0100 4233436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233291&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34736&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FChannelN-PodcastsPoweredByOdiogo%2F%7E3%2FY-nXh1NSE4Q%2F Alzheimer’s Disease Care and Treatment: A New Paradigm John Zeisel, author of I’m Still Here: A New Philosophy Of Alzheimer’s Care, explains how gardening, sunlight and art therapy benefit people with dementia living in a long-term care facility. (Source: Channel N) Channel N blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233291 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:30:30 +0100 4233291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281398&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=36506&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainSciencePodcastBlog%2F%7E3%2F7ey3Ju7TBKk%2Fcelebrating-4-years-of-the-brain-science-podcast-bsp-71.html Discussion Forum: Join our Facebook Fan Page: Send me feedback at gincampbell at mac dot com or leave voice mail at 205-202-0663.       (Source: the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell) the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281398 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:08:44 +0100 4281398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4179532&cid=t_99415_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FH6Tit5nvHu0%2Fhispanics-face-unique-alzheimers.html Alzheimer's specialists in Chicago have recently launched a new effort to educate the city's Latino population about the disease, as it affects Latinos about seven years earlier than it does white Americans.Experts say that low-income levels, language barriers and access to medical care contribute to higher rates of diabetes and high-blood pressure in Latinos, making them more susceptible to Alzheimer's, according to the Chicago Tribune. This has caused what the Alzheimer's Association refers to as a public health crisis. Read more... (Source: Aging with Grace CareConnection) Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4179532 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:18:00 +0100 4179532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172340&cid=t_99415_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FKa_-nSIQDVA%2Falzheimers-starts-earlier-for-heavy.html In this study, we found that the combination of heavy drinking and heavy smoking reduced the age of onset of Alzheimer's disease by six to seven years, making these two factors among the most important preventable risk factors for Alzheimer's disease." Read full article... (Source: Aging with Grace CareConnection) Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4172340 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 23:36:00 +0100 4172340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172060&cid=t_99415_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcaregivers%2F2010.11.16 It was a straightforward phone message (names changed): “Hey Dr. S., this is Bobbie Jones, April Dixon’s granddaughter. I was calling to inform you that April passed away today at City Hospital. They said she was bleeding in her stomach or something. I’m not quite what sure what happened, but she got real sick. But she’s gone, so, thanks so much. You’ve been a real neat doctor, and it’s been good working with you through the years taking care of my grandmother. Take care. Bye.” Bobbie Jones is a saint. Pure and simple. She took care of her 88-year-old grandmother with tender, loving care. I am certain if left to the vagaries of the “healthcare system” that her grandmother would have died at least three years ago, maybe earlier. Ms. Jone... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4172060 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:00:00 +0100 4172060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4122097&cid=t_99415_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FUnejY51W0fw%2Falzheimers-disease-can-rob-you-of-your.html Gina Kolata, New York Time contributor, chronicles two affluent professionals - an attorney and a physician, both of whom lost their money and financial security due to the ravages of Alzheimer's disease.This is a must read article for any family that suspects their older loved one may have one of the many forms of dementia. (Source: Aging with Grace CareConnection) Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4122097 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:16:00 +0100 4122097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4122098&cid=t_99415_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FU6RoTY0STwo%2Fsmoking-in-your-50s-60s-increases-risk.html by Shirley S. Wang, Wall Street JournalNeed another reason not to smoke? Heavy smoking in middle age more than doubles the risk of dementia later in life, according to a study published Monday.The study counters previous evidence suggesting that smoking might actually have a protective effect against Alzheimer's disease.Researchers followed 21,000 patients in the Kaiser Permanente health system for more than 20 years and found those who smoked more than two packs of cigarettes a day in middle age had a 157% greater risk of developing Alzheimer's compared with nonsmokers. And they had a 172% greater risk of vascular dementia, the second-most common form and one that is associated with stroke and other conditions affecting blood supply to the brain. Read full article... (Source: Aging with G... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4122098 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 01:37:00 +0100 4122098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4086391&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FFhw0Xv-nlrw%2F An interesting article in Nature Reviews last month reviewed several studies showing that cognitive intervention can be beneficial even for individuals already diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease (Buschert et al., 2010). The article shows that patients with mild-to-moderate dementia can benefit from a range of cognitive interventions: from training of partially spared cognitive functions to training on activities of daily living. Results suggest that such interventions can improve global cognition, abilities of daily living and quality of life in these patients. Patients with moderate-to-severe dementia seem to benefit from general engagement in activities that enhance cognitive and social functioning in a non-specific manner. In general, for patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease,... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4086391 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:40:46 +0100 4086391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4077625&cid=t_99415_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F10%2Fstruggling-as-ot-for-my-family.html Any medical professional can tell you the hardest patients are the ones you're related to. Once you express interest in a degree, the health questions start coming in from all sides. I remember using my special tests book to r/o fracture after my brother punched a wall, digging through an orthopedic text to find the painful ROM arc of my mom's shoulder over the phone, and trying to diagnose a no-longer-present-but-still-bothersome-that-it-had-ever-appeared nodule for my dad- incredulous that this didn't involve a trip to the doctor. But there are limits to what anyone can do, especially from far away.My dad had a heart attack after I finished my final OT fieldwork. I had several weeks that I was able to spend at home while he recovered. I don't recall doing much during that time except for... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4077625 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 01:06:00 +0100 4077625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3999256&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=39091&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimmers.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fdifferences-between-delirium-depression.html Lots of D's to differentiate. Alzheimer's disease is one form or type of dementia. The most common form or type of dementia. Dementia is the loss of cognitive ability. A global generic term. There are many other causes of dementia besides the most common Alzheimer's disease. Lewy body dementia, Vascular dementia, traumatic brain injury induced, to name a couple.The different forms of dementia may look slightly different in their clinical symptoms and presentation and progression.Dementia is a chronic problem it is typically slow and often progressive. Delirium is way different. A delirium is an acute confusional state, or an encephalopathy. It generally comes in pretty quickly, hence the term "acute". There is always a cause for delirium. It may be a metabolic problem, eg. not enough oxyge... Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3999256 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:38:00 +0100 3999256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3994119&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F0MLsIF1ukR0%2F Today is World Alzheimer’s Day. To raise awareness and funds, associations worldwide organize multiple activities including important Memory Walks, and a new report helps quantify the growing personal and economic burden of the disease. Among the report findings: Close to 36 million people worldwide have dementia today Dementia care costs around 1 percent of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP), or 604 billion US dollars. Of these, 252 billion represent indirect costs of care, while annual direct medical costs account for 96 billion, and direct non-medical costs for 256 billion By 2030, worldwide societal costs will increase by over 85 percent The good news? That the number 1 reason for the bad news is simple: we live longer than ever before That, while there is nothing we can... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3994119 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:59:59 +0100 3994119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3994022&cid=t_99415_109_f&fid=34786&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrmichelletempest.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fare-we-waking-up-to-cost-of-dementia.html The BBC today report that the cost associated with dementia is more than 1% of the world's gross domestic product this year at £388bn.The number of people with dementia is expected to double by 2030, and more than triple by 2050. But experts say the costs of caring for people with dementia are likely to rise even faster than the prevalence, especially in the developing world, with more formal social care costs.Professor Martin Prince, of the UK's Institute of Psychiatry and who co-authored the report, urged nations to develop better plans for caring for the millions who have the disease. "Governments must show greater leadership, working with all stakeholders, to drive solutions to the long term care issue." (Source: The Psychiatrist Blog) The Psychiatrist Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3994022 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:16:00 +0100 3994022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3987217&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=39091&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimmers.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fdouble-whammy.html Most of my posts in the past have been about my dad and his battle with dementia but today going to talk about my mom. We have known that my mother has been having some memory problems herself, dating back for the last 1.5 to 2 years, roughly. So, in August, we took my mom in for a neuropsychological evaluation. The results came back with a dementia diagnosis, significant cognitive impairment, likely Alzheimers type dementia. So, mom and dad, ages 70 and 72, both have dementia. The double whammy. We have now started mom on the same memory medications that my dad has been on, so hopefully that will slows things down. But the whole situation remains very difficult for me to wrap my mind around. Another thing that has occurred to me recently is the number of head injuries my dad may have had ... Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3987217 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:37:00 +0100 3987217 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965548&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FvODGErZEFTs%2F (Editor’s Note: you may have read all the confusing –if not outright misleading– recent media coverage on the effect of mental stimulation on cognitive health and Alzheimer’s Disease. To help clarify matters, please find below part of the ongoing discussion at SharpBrains’ group in LinkedIn, and keep tuned since in a few days we’ll be publishing an analysis of the scientific study that, while bringing largely Good News, has been largely reported as Terrible News.) — Stuart • I just came across this article in Medical News…Mental Stimulation Delays The Decline In Thinking Skills, But May Accelerate Dementia Later On.… It’s the first time I have seen an article talking about the potential down side of mental stimulation in later life…I would be interested in the vie... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965548 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:40:44 +0100 3965548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3924838&cid=t_99415_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F01%2Fjournal-of-the-american-medical-association-2010-vol-304-no-9%2F The objective of this study is to test a nonpharmacologic intervention realigning environmental demands with patient capabilities. An NHS Athens password is required to access this article online, alternatively contact the Library for a copy of this article. Filed under: Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Journals Tagged: Ageing, Carers, Dementia, Interventions (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3924838 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:19:14 +0100 3924838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3880973&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F08%2Falzheimers-disease-rethinking-things.html A very readable piece from Gina Kolata of the New York Times:Doubt on Tactic in Alzheimer’s BattleBy GINA KOLATAThe New York TimesPublished: August 18, 2010"The failure of a promising Alzheimer’s drug highlights the gap between diagnosis and treatment."Read the full article (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3880973 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:40:00 +0100 3880973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3865264&cid=t_99415_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ffeeding-tubes-in-the-elderly-demented%2F2010.08.13 An article in [last] week’s New York Times entitled Feeding Demented Patients with Dignity suggests that hand feeding dementia patients may be a better option than tube feeding them. My God, are we really putting feeding tubes in the elderly demented? When did this happen? During college, I worked as a nurses aide in a nursing home outside Philadelphia. For 20 hours a week (40 hours in the summer) for two years, I cared for patients in all stages of dementia, from the walking confused through to the end stage, stiffened victims confined to wheelchairs or beds. But in all that time, I never, ever saw anyone with a feeding tube. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at The Blog that Ate Manhattan* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3865264 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:00:00 +0100 3865264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3845183&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fnih-videocast-it-takes-tau-to-tangle.html Available for viewing and downloading from the NIH:It Takes Tau to Tangle : Plaques, Tangles and Neurodegenerative Diseaseby Karen Duff23 June 2010link (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3845183 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:00:00 +0100 3845183 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772237&cid=t_99415_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdr-val-tells-abc-news-how-to-stave-off-memory-loss%2F2010.07.20 Did you know that physical activity can reduce your risk for memory loss and dementia? I had the chance to speak to ABC’s Let’s Talk Live team about important lifestyle choices that can keep the mind healthy and active. The good news is that you really can teach an old dog new tricks, and those new tricks can stimulate growth of new brain cells. Watch the video and check out the Alzheimer’s Association website for more information about dementia prevention: (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772237 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:00:50 +0100 3772237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3757864&cid=t_99415_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnew-research-on-alzheimers-disease%2F2010.07.15 Data presented at the International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease in Honolulu this week indicated that exercise and adequate vitamin D levels could help reduce risk for the disorder. Framingham Heart Study researchers found that risk for dementia was halved in “moderate to heavy exercisers” compared with more sedentary people, while researchers on a separate study found that vitamin D deficiency can greatly increase risk for mental impairment. Another study found that injecting the compound florbetapir into the brain of patients with dementia and then performing a PET scan could help pinpoint the size and location of plaques. Researchers also reported that tea consumption was linked to a slower rate of cognitive decline in older adults without cognitive impairment, bu... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3757864 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3757864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3753779&cid=t_99415_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F188597%2F Obesity is a Risk Factor for Cognitive Decline: In post-menopausal women, for each point increase on the BMI scale, scores on a mental test decreased by a point. (via Reuters) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3753779 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:58:49 +0100 3753779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740700&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fevent-alzheimers-conference-honolulu-10.html The ICAD Alzheimer's Disease conference begins tomorrow, the 10th, in Honolulu. Details about the conference can be found at http://www.alz.org/icad/Tweeters there will be using the hashtag #ICAD. (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740700 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:18:00 +0100 3740700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737045&cid=t_99415_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpersonalized-medicine-a-bait-and-switch%2F2010.07.08 Mark Hyman, a proponent of so-called “functional medicine” promoting himself over at the Huffington Post (an online news source that essentially allows dubious medical infomercials to pass as news) has posted a particularly egregious article on personalized medicine for dementia. In the article Hyman distorts the modern practice of medicine, the current state of genetic science, and the very notion of “disease.” It is, as usual, a fine piece of medical propaganda sure to confuse many a reader. Hyman starts with some standard epidemiology of dementia –- it’s a common and growing disorder –- but then descends quickly into distortion and pseudoscience. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Science-Based Medicine* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737045 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:00:38 +0100 3737045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710765&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=39091&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimmers.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Flack-of-reality-leads-to-reality-check.html Over the last few weeks have had these thoughts that if my father (dad has dementia/alzheimers) passed away before my mother that we might be able to bring my mother home to live with us, finish out our basement, etc. I understand that this is just the hope-full part of me that wants to hang on to some thought of renewal or future. But then reality of my mother's condition hits me square in the face. We attempted to take my mother out to eat with all of her grandchildren this past week. The plan was to take her out of the memory care facility, go to lunch, come back and then visit with my dad. But, my mother threw a fit, and could not understand why we could not also take my dad. I told my mom that we could not because of his dementia/behavior. She then flatly denied that my father had dem... Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710765 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:01:00 +0100 3710765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3742325&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=35077&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurophilosophy.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F16%2Fobesity_linked_to_brain_shrinkage_and_dementia%2F THE dangers of obesity are very well known. Being overweight is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease and stroke, the two leading causes of death in the Western world. Gout is more common in overweight people, with the risk of developing the condition increasing in parallel with body weight. Obese people are [...] (Source: Neurophilosophy) Neurophilosophy blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3742325 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:00:53 +0100 3742325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629745&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fnih-supported-study-looks-for-earliest.html An NIH news release:NIH-Supported Study Looks for Earliest Changes in the Brain That May Lead to Alzheimer's Disease02 June 2010Read the news release (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629745 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:21:00 +0100 3629745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3621926&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=39091&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimmers.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fwell-doc-here-i-am-again.html You have nagged me to post again. So I decided to post a post that my wife posted on my blog. Is that toooo many posts. She is my main caregiver and since your blog is more to that arena, I thought it would be ok. But notice her post is not 42 paragraphs like some people we know. Love You Man.Joe posted a few weeks ago about the fact that we have had some difficulity. He has had some issues and yes I was hurt by them. But in all fairness I guess I am to blame too. As you know he can still find his way around the computer and sometimes it gets him and others into trouble. So as a caregiver and as a spouse I am going to say that we need to ask questions when our other half is doing something that we are not sure of. We need to check the bank statements and credit card statements just to make... Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3621926 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:18:00 +0100 3621926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3599574&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Flions-face-opera-about-dementia.html From The Guardian:Maps of the mind: The Lion's FaceHow do you write an opera about dementia? Poet Glyn Maxwell on the moving journey that produced The Lion's FaceGlyn Maxwellguardian.co.ukTuesday 25 May 2010 21.46 BST"Three years earlier, I had been asked by the composer Elena Langer to write a libretto for an opera about Alzheimer's. My first thoughts about the disease were mostly wrong. Knowing nothing about the subject, I did what poets do: I tried out some verse-forms – villanelles, pantoums, ghazals. I was falling into the trap of substituting the patterned oddities of poetry for the dire incoherences of dementia, looking for lyricism by default."The more I learned, the better the poems became. The Institute of Psychiatry in south London's Denmark Hill opened its doors to Elena and ... BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3599574 Wed, 26 May 2010 02:22:00 +0100 3599574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581573&cid=t_99415_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fis-caffeine-a-wonder-drug-for-the-brain%2F Photo: Blisstree While too much caffeine can sometimes lead to health issues (eye twitch, anyone?), a new supplement in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease explores the preventive effects of caffeine against cognitive decline caused by dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. You could be fighting dementia by drinking countless cups of joe a day – now you can say all those late nights you stayed up friending everyone in your 7th grade class on Facebook were just doctor’s orders. Caffeine has multiple beneficial effects on the brain, particularly to normalize brain function and prevent its degeneration. Caffeine also has a positive impact on memory and cognitive performance. Plus, the drug may be a disease-modifying agent with regard to Alzheimer’s. It could even prove to... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581573 Thu, 20 May 2010 12:00:06 +0100 3581573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3546913&cid=t_99415_111_f&fid=34834&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMentalNurse%2F%7E3%2FQVUwJdKoBYk%2F One regular problem on dementia wards is confused patients attempting to go home, often to return to husbands and wives who died years ago. I’ve just been e-mailed a novel solution to this problem, from a nursing home in Germany. A fake bus stop. The fake bus stop does two wonderful things: (1) The first thing a potential escapee does when they decide to “go home” is find a bus stop. So, patients who take off usually get no further than the first bus stop that they see. ”Where did Mrs. Schmidt go?” “Oh, she’s at the bus stop.” In practice, it worked tremendously. This meant that many disoriented patients no longer needed to be kept in locked wards. (2) The bus stop diffuses the sense of panic. If a delusional patient decided that she needed to go home immediately becaus... Mental Nurse blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3546913 Sun, 09 May 2010 10:27:55 +0100 3546913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3549270&cid=t_99415_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F04%2Fjournal-of-the-american-medical-association-2010-vol-303-no-16%2F This article looks at the difficulty of determining driving fitness in the United States in the absence of a consensus on the assessment of older drivers with cognitive impairment, and no gold standard for determining driving fitness. This article describes the challenges of driving with cognitive impairment for both the patient and caregiver, summarizes the literature on dementia and driving, discusses evidence-based assessment of fitness to drive, and addresses important ethical and legal issues. An NHS Athens Password is required to access this article online, alternatively comtact the library for a copy of this article. Filed under: Current Awareness, E-Journals, Journals Tagged: Cognitive Decline, Dementia, Driving, Older People, United States (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3549270 Tue, 04 May 2010 20:55:40 +0100 3549270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524120&cid=t_99415_88_f&fid=38958&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourerdoc.com%2Feverything-bad-for-you-is-now-good%2F News Alert! Everything Bad For You is Now Good Great news! All of my former guilty pleasures have turned out to be health foods. Instead of fearing that my addiction to dark chocolate, coffee and red wine is leading me to premature death, I am in fact increasing my life span, and reducing my chance of many horrible diseases. Yes! Take coffee. I cannot function in the morning until I’ve had a large cup, sometimes two. I’ve always felt bad about this, knowing that I am dependent on the tasty black liquid, and its stimulant effects. My family understands that each morning during the pre-coffee phase, I will be unable to communicate effectively, beyond some basic grunting noises. I shuffle around, scratching and muttering while the beans are grinding and the water is percolating. I... Your ER Doc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524120 Sat, 01 May 2010 19:29:19 +0100 3524120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3505017&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Falzheimers-disease-nih-conference_26.html The videostream of the conference is quite good (requires RealPlayer), so drop in if you want to watcht the conference. Some good presentations so far.Conference homepage (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3505017 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:09:00 +0100 3505017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494412&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Falzheimers-disease-watch-nih-conference.html From the NIH:NIH State-of-the-Science Conference: Preventing Alzheimer's Disease and Cognitive Decline - Day 1View event: You will be able to view the event at http://videocast.nih.gov when the event is live. Air date: Monday, April 26, 2010, 8:30:00 AMTime displayed is Eastern Time, Washington DC Local[snip]Description: For many older adults, cognitive health and performance remain stable, with only a gradual and slight decline in short-term memory and reaction times. Others, however, progress into a more serious state of cognitive impairment or into various forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. In addition to investigating the causes and potential treatments for Alzheimer’s and other dementias, researchers are focused on finding ways to prevent cognitive decline. Many pre... BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494412 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:41:00 +0100 3494412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3476055&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=39091&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimmers.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fthey-say-phsycs-know-what-they-are.html Hello,My name is Joseph Potocny, you see Dr. Joe and I have known each other for sometime now. But let us question his sanity, he is a MD I am an AD (Alhziemers person) and have FTD as well. Now who knows more him on the far left or me on the gentle right.I thank Doc for asking me to blog here, I guess he is ready to be punished for the well shall we say less than upstanding life he has led. Not true, he is a good guy. I have had the disease for over 3 yrs confirmed, by the time you know whose professsion would listen to me. So today like many days has been filled with times of where the hell am i and what am i doing.  I was going to do this as a video, but he told me creatures were not allowed to appear in person.  I read docs' blog daily as he makes posts, some I just do n... Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3476055 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 02:54:00 +0100 3476055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281405&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=36506&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainSciencePodcastBlog%2F%7E3%2F_ESqm5eN33E%2Falzheimers-disease-with-dr-peter-whitehouse-bsp-68.html Discussion Forum: Join our Facebook Fan Page: Send feedback to gincampbell at mac dot com or leave voice mail at 206-984-0358. (Source: the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell) the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281405 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:00:33 +0100 4281405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524319&cid=t_99415_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F10341790%2F1cfov8%2Fneuromarketing%7EUse-Your-Cell-Phone-Save-Your-Brain.htm Neuromarketing readers know I sometimes venture into the non-marketing area of brain fitness, and I couldn’t resist passing along this bit of research on cell phone use. For years, we’ve been hearing alarming claims that cell phone use causes brain cancer, though no reputable study has established such a link. Now, a study [...] CommentsWhat a bunch of phooey!! Cell phones are harmful and we need to ... by CellPhoneSafetySince this was a mouse study, Mike, I'd think twice before ... by Roger DooleyWow I never thought I'd hear that phone radiation is good for ... by Mike (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524319 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:43:53 +0100 3524319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3463558&cid=t_99415_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fphoto-of-the-day-campaigning-for-awareness-of-brain-trauma-in-nfl%2F Sylvia Mackey, below, is one of the women featured in a New York Times photo slideshow and article, “In NFL Fight, Women Lead the Way”. Mackey is one of six women leading the movement for better awareness and mitigation of brain trauma and dementia risks associated with the NFL. Her husband, John, was once a leader of the football players union and now suffers dementia. Photo: Josh Haner/The New York Times Post from: BlissTree Photo of the Day: Campaigning for Awareness of Brain Trauma in NFL (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3463558 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:37:06 +0100 3463558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3463710&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Falzheimers-disease-targeting-blood.html This study may provide the experimental basis for new strategies that can be used to treat Alzheimer’s patients," said David S. Miller, Ph.D., chief of the Laboratory of Toxicology and Pharmacology at NIEHS and an author on the paper that appears in the May issue of Molecular Pharmacology.[snip]"What we've shown in our mouse models is that we can reduce the accumulation of beta-amyloid protein in the brain by targeting a certain receptor in the brain known as the pregnane X receptor, or PXR," said Miller.Read the full release (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3463710 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:42:00 +0100 3463710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3432931&cid=t_99415_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F02%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-april-2-2010%2F Watch where you’re sitting and don’t believe everything you’re hearing; it was April Fool’s Day yesterday! According to Time.com, in 1998 USA Today had a full page ad advertising Burger King’s latest burger for its 1.4 million left-handed customers. Would you believe a left-handed whopper? Customers lined up at Burger King to try the new burger, where the fast food restaurant had their condiments rotated to accommodate left-handers. Or how about the hoax that left French citizens cringing in horror when in 1986 their newspaper The Parisien reported that the Eiffel Tower would be moved to the Euro Disney theme park? But don’t worry, there will be no foolery or hoax here, just really great blogs for the week. I’ve rounded up this week’s top 5 l... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3432931 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:13:21 +0100 3432931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3390867&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fneuropsychology-abstract-of-day_20.html Santoro A, Siviero P, Minicuci N, Bellavista E, Mishto M, Olivieri F, Marchegiani F, Chiamenti AM, Benussi L, Ghidoni R,Nacmias B, Bagnoli S, Ginestroni A, Scarpino O, Feraco E, Gianni W, Cruciani G, Paganelli R, Di Iorio A, ScognamiglioM, Grimaldi LM, Gabelli C, Sorbi S, Binetti G, Crepaldi G, & Franceschi C. Effects of donepezil, galantamine and rivastigmine in 938 italian patients with Alzheimer's disease: A prospective, observational study. CNS Drugs. 2010 Feb 1; 24(2): 163-176. doi: 10.2165/11310960-000000000-00000.Department of Experimental Pathology, University of Bologna, Via S. Giacomo 12, Bologna, Italy.Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) have been used to improve cognitive status and disability in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, while the e... BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3390867 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:49:00 +0100 3390867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3370473&cid=t_99415_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F03%2F16%2F7-ways-to-beat-depression-for-seniors%2F Roughly a quarter of people age 65 or older suffer from depression. More than half of doctor’s visits by the elderly involve complaints of emotional distress. Twenty percent of suicides in this country are committed by seniors, with the highest success rate belonging to older, white men. According to a recent report in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, depression is one of the major causes of decline in the health-related quality of life for senior citizens. Why all the depression? Rafi Kevorkian, M.D. calls them the five D’s: disability, decline, diminished quality of life, demand on caregivers, and dementia. To combat senior depression, then, requires coming up with creative methods to counter the five D’s. Here are 7 strategies to do just that, to help pe... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3370473 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:09:10 +0100 3370473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366315&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fneuropsychology-abstract-of-day_14.html CONCLUSIONS: A simple, calculated progression rate at the initial visit gives reliable information regarding performance over time on cognition, global performance and activities of daily living. The slowest progression group also survives longer. This baseline measure should be considered in the design of long duration Alzheimer's disease clinical trials.PMID: 20178566 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366315 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:01:00 +0100 3366315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3362480&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fneuropsychology-abstract-of-day_12.html Elfgren C, Gustafson L, Vestberg S, & Passant U. Subjective memory complaints, neuropsychological performance and psychiatric variables in memory clinic attendees: A 3-year follow-up study. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. 2010 Mar 6. [Epub ahead of print]Department of Geriatric Psychiatry, Clinical Sciences, Lund University Hospital, SE-221 85 Lund, Sweden.The aims were to evaluate the cognitive performance and clinical diagnosis in patients ( (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3362480 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:51:00 +0100 3362480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3362483&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fneuropsychology-abstract-of-day-aging.html CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that SAGE is a reliable instrument for detecting cognitive impairment and compares favorably with the MMSE. The self-administered feature may promote cognitive testing by busy clinicians prompting earlier diagnosis and treatment.PMID: 20220323 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3362483 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:59:00 +0100 3362483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3358930&cid=t_99415_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F12%2Farchives-of-neurology-2009-vol-66-no-2%2F Archives of Neurology 2009 (Vol. 67 No. 2) contents page Fade Fave: Hypertension, Executive Dysfunction, and Progression to Dementia: The Canadian Study of Health and Aging Fade Skinny: Midlife hypertension has long been established as a risk factor for dementia, but the role of late-life hypertension remains unclear. Aims to identify the role of hypertension in cognitive deterioration among older subjects with cognitive impairment, no dementia. It finds hypertension predicts progression to dementia in older subjects with executive dysfunction but not memory dysfunction. Control of hypertension could prevent progression to dementia in one-third of the subjects with cognitive impairment, no dementia. (NHS Athens is required to access this article online) Filed under: Athens Password, Curren... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3358930 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:00:04 +0100 3358930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3354457&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fassistive-aid-for-persons-with-memory.html A Little Black Box to Jog Failing MemoryBy YUDHIJIT BHATTACHARJEEThe New York TimesPublished: March 8, 2010"Researchers have tested the Sensecam, which contains a digital camera and an accelerometer, as an aid to people with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders."Read the full article (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3354457 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:39:00 +0100 3354457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346578&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Falzheimers-disease-beta-and-immune.html Old Enemy Might Help to Prevent Alzheimer’sBy GINA KOLATAThe New York TimesPublished: March 8, 2010"Harvard researchers are taking a new look at beta amyloid, which was thought to be a chief villain in Alzheimer’s whose function was that of a waste product in the brain."Read the full article (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346578 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:02:00 +0100 3346578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3331439&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Falzheimer-disease-dimebon-results-part.html From The New York Times:Hopes for Alzheimer’s Drug Are DashedBy ANDREW POLLACKPublished: March 4, 2010"The drug, called Dimebon, failed in its first late-stage clinical trial, dealing a blow to patients with Alzheimer’s and the companies developing the treatment, Medivation and Pfizer."Read the full article (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3331439 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:23:00 +0100 3331439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3331440&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Falzheimer-disease-alzheimers.html A press release from earlier today by Pfizer:Pfizer And Medivation Announce Results From Two Phase 3 Studies In Dimebon (latrepirdine) Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Development Program[snip] "About the CONNECTION Study"CONNECTION is a Phase 3, multi-national, double-blind, placebo-controlled safety and efficacy trial involving 598 patients with mild-to-moderate AD at 63 sites in North America, Europe, and South America. Patients had a mean age of 74.4 years and a mean score of 17.7 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) upon entry into the study. More than 40 percent of the patients enrolled were in the United States. In the study, patients were randomized to one of three treatment groups, receiving dimebon 20 mg three times a day (TID), dimebon 5 mg TID, or placebo TID for six month... BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3331440 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:22:00 +0100 3331440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3322506&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fneuropsychology-abstract-of-day.html Today's recommended article to read; abstract from PubMed:Bergmans BA & De Strooper B. gamma-secretases: From cell biology to therapeutic strategies. Lancet Neurology. 2010 Feb; 9(2 ): 215-226.Department of Molecular and Developmental Genetics, VIB, Leuven, Belgium; Center for Human Genetics, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.Presenilins form the catalytic part of the gamma-secretases, protein complexes that are responsible for the intramembranous cleavage of transmembrane proteins. The presenilins are involved in several biological functions, but are best known for their role in the generation of the beta-amyloid (Abeta) peptide in Alzheimer's disease and are therefore thought to be important drug targets for this disorder. Mutations in the presenilin genes cause early-onset... BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3322506 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:03:00 +0100 3322506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3318542&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Falzheimer-disease-care-project.html From The Times (UK):Fighting Alzheimer's with a touch of beautyA pioneering care project demonstates how literature, music, art and love can improve the lives of dementia sufferers28 February 2010The TimesMargarette Driscoll[snip]"In other words, people who appear to be lost to the world can still be reached through art, literature and music — and love. At Hearthstone, a group of seven homes looking after some 220 people with Alzheimer’s that Zeisel had helped to found in Massachusetts, residents are encouraged to paint and are taken on regular outings to galleries. They have reading circles and a film club.“The development of new drugs to treat Alzheimer’s is helping people live a little bit longer,” says Zeisel. “What we’re asking ourselves is, how do we make that life wort... BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3318542 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:11:00 +0100 3318542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3298598&cid=t_99415_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FF4bZz6Htiqo%2F Last month, the US government intervened, or joined, a whistleblower lawsuit filed against Johnson & Johnson and its Janssen unit over allegations the health care giant paid kickbacks - in the form of rebates and educational grants - to the Omnicare nursing home pharmacy so its Risperdal antipsychotic would be prescribed more often. The lawsuit also alleged J&J hid the payments from Medicaid to avoid reporting a ‘best price’ that would have triggered paying rebates to Medicaid (The US Department of Justice recently reached a settlement with Omnicare). One exhibited contained in the lawsuit appears to raise the issue of off-label promotion. A report prepared about Omnicare by J&J long-term care business managers includes this passage: “In June of 1999, Omnic... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3298598 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:30:40 +0100 3298598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3290893&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fneurodegenerative-disease-drug.html From Fierce Biotech:UCSF enters drug discovery agreement with GenentechPosted February 19, 2010"The University of California, San Francisco has signed a partnership agreement with Genentech, Inc., a wholly owned member of the Roche Group, to discover and develop drug candidates for neurodegenerative diseases."Through the agreement, Genentech will provide funding and its research acumen in neuroscience and will collaborate with UCSF to identify small molecules."Read the full article (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3290893 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:24:00 +0100 3290893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3275959&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Falzheimers-disease-sir-terry-pratchett.html From BBC Cambridgeshire:Alzheimers: Why Terry Pratchett feels good15 February 2010Read the full report (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3275959 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:55:00 +0100 3275959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3269774&cid=t_99415_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fneuropsychology-abstract-of-day.html Fjell AM, Walhovd KB, Fennema-Notestine C, McEvoy LK, Hagler DJ, Holland D, Brewer JB, Dale AM; for the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative. CSF Biomarkers in Prediction of Cerebral and Clinical Change in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease.J Neurosci., 2010 Feb, 10; 30(6): 2088-2101.Center for the Study of Human Cognition, Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, NO-0317 Oslo, Norway, Department of Neuropsychology, Ullevaal University Hospital, NO-0407 Oslo, Norway, and Departments of Radiology, Psychiatry, and Neuroscience, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093.Brain atrophy and altered CSF levels of amyloid beta (Abeta(42)) and the microtubule-associated protein tau are potent biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease (AD)-related pathology. ... BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3269774 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:57:00 +0100 3269774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3416286&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=39091&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimmers.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Feuthanasia-suicide-death-panels.html There has been quite a bit of buzz lately about expediting death in the event of Alzheimer's.There are a few good reasons for this.1. Consider the fact that Alzheimer's is now a household word. Most people in America and the Western World have heard of the disease. (see earlier blog posts)2. Then in the United States throw in the current health care debacle. There is not enough money and resources to go around. Everyone needs health care, it is a right, NOT a benefit, hwo is going to pay for all this, the Democrats don't know what they are doing, the republicans don't care, etc etc etc.It's so political. Then we keep hearing about 'LIMITED RESOURCES' hmm, we don't have a cure for AD, the treatments are of limited efficacy. Alzheimer's patients can't speak up for themselves too well. Famili... Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimer's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3416286 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:37:00 +0100 3416286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3224805&cid=t_99415_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fcreutzfeldtjakob-disease%2F Pathophysiology 1) degenerative disease of CNS caused by presence of infectious protein called a prion 2) presents with myoclonus and dementia; relentlessly progresses to death, usually within 1 year 3) in the past decade new-variant CJD has been described that is a human infection by the etiologic agent causing bovine spongiform encephalopathy (”mad cow” disease) Signs and Symptoms 1) in one third of cases a prodrome of malaise, fatigue, sleep problems, headache, and weight loss occurs 2) myoclonus 3) dementia 4) choreoathetoid movements 5) vision deficits Characteristic Test Findings EEG – 1) early in disease can be normal or show only scattered theta activity 2) as disease progresses episodic triphasic and polyphasic spikes are seen Histology/Gross Pathology 1) affecte... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3224805 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:39:48 +0100 3224805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3216542&cid=t_99415_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fhow-do-medical-students-choose.html Dr & Mrs Crippen dine outIt is interesting the way that a subsidiary point in an article often becomes the main talking point. I was discussing the care of patients with dementia, but the comments have largely centred on what motivates medical students in their choice of speciality. Can it really be money? When I was at medical school, albeit in the time of Galen, there was no talk of money. There was, I suppose, an unspoken assumption that as a doctor one would never starve but that was about it. Guy's Hospital Medical School is just a few hundred yards from the City, the Mammon worshippers and their bonuses. But no one cast a jealous eye over London Bridge. On the other hand, I do not remember a single student who wanted to do geriatrics. Geriatrics was seen as a home for failed phys... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3216542 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:10:00 +0100 3216542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3201927&cid=t_99415_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Faimless-thoughts.html Took a bit of an OT break with a vacay to Las Vegas and reading some novels instead of OT stuff pretty much since Thanksgiving. Now I'm back and ready to play! Been working on a few entries off and on, but this is mostly unstructured. My NBCOT was due to be renewed this year, which caused a minor panic attack the other day. Not that I've been slacking on licensure or anything, I've been going to conferences, but there was a wrinkle I didn't anticipate. I graduated in May '07, but didn't test until Aug '07. My original state license did not require first year graduates to submit continuing ed to be recertified. And unlike the first 2 years of my OT schooling, I didn't pick up any CEUs in my final year due to silly things like fieldwork, graduation, getting married, etc. Somewhere in the ba... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3201927 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:05:00 +0100 3201927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185298&cid=t_99415_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fduh-study-lost-thoughts-alzheimers%2F This isn’t to make light of memory loss, but it is really a surprise to learn that “cognitive fluctuations, or episodes when train of thought temporarily is lost, are more likely to occur in older persons who are developing Alzheimer’s disease than in their healthy peers”? This was the finding of a study by researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine and the results were published in the most recent issue of the journal Neurology. Everyone experiences memory lapses, so having them doesn’t mean that you have Alzheimer’s, but the lapses, staring into space, and daytime sleepiness are found more often in people who are developing Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers studied 511 seniors who were on average about 78 years old. The study... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185298 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:23:01 +0100 3185298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3172203&cid=t_99415_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F79WEYfGWBKA%2F Another day, another deadline. But this is a busy world, after all. And what better way to prepare than to keep up with events. So, as you gird for the challenges ahead, here are a few items to help you along. As for us, we will reach for our usual cup of stimulation. Have a good day, everyone… FDA Issues New Guidance To IRBs On Multi-Site Trials (OutsourcingPharma) US Pharmacopeia Recalls New Edition Of USP-NF (statement) Glaxo Forms Global Media Team (PR Week) Blood Pressure Drugs May Cut Dementia Risk (Bloomberg News) Glaxo Sees Little Generic Threat To Advair (Reuters) (Source: Pharmalot) Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3172203 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:01:24 +0100 3172203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3171844&cid=t_99415_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F14%2Fimproving-dementia-services-in-england-an-interim-report%2F Title: Improving dementia services in England – an interim report (Executive Summary) Skinny: Interim report from the National Audit Office that identifies that while the Department of Health has developed an ambitious and comprehensive strategy for dementia. There has not yet been a robust approach to implementation and t has not been given the levers or urgency normally expected for such a priority and there is a risk that value for money will remain poor unless these weaknesses are addressed urgently. Dementia was not included in the Department’s tier 1 Vital Signs indicators for the NHS, through which it monitors performance. Other levers built into the NHS’ devolved management arrangements, such as joined-up commissioning and comprehensive performance information, are not ye... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3171844 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:06:27 +0100 3171844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167449&cid=t_99415_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F39bF0JITF2Q%2F The use of atypical antipsychotics to treat elderly patients with dementia appears to have decreased following an advisory issued in 2005 by the FDA concerning the increased risk of death, according to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. This was an off-label use, by the way. Researchers analyzed nationally representative data to assess rates of atypical antipsychotic drug use between January 2003 and December 2008. From January 2003 to March 2005, the rate of atypical drug mentions increased 34 percent per year, including a 16 percent increase among patients with dementia. In the year before the FDA advisory, approximately 13.6 million atypical antipsychotic mentions occurred, 0.8 million of which involved patients with dementia (here is the a... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167449 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:28:48 +0100 3167449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3149033&cid=t_99415_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FDm_nrwtWRKc%2F By Jason KuznickiThe most interesting libertarian-related conversation I’ve read today comes from Rortybomb, by way of Andrew Sullivan, with commentary by Megan McArdle. Here’s a challenge to libertarians from Rortybomb, aka Mike Konczal: I want to pitch to the credit card and financial industry a new innovative online survey. It is targeted for older, more mature long-time users of our services. We’ll give a $10 credit for anyone who completes it. Here is a sense of what the questions will look like: - 1) What is your age? - 2) What day of the week are you taking this survey? - 3) Many rewards offered are for people with more active lifestyles: vacations, flights, hotels, rental cars. Do you find that your rewards programs aren’t well suited for your lifestyle? - 4) What i... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3149033 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:36:45 +0100 3149033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142802&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fv%2FMpHkT1zudTY%26rel%3D0%26color1%3D0xb1b1b1%26color2%3D0xcfcfcf%26hl%3Den_US%26feature%3Dplayer_embedded%26fs%3D1 Sooner or later, you gotta say, it doesn't matter whether you win or lose -- as long as you win. Take that Alzheimer's..... By Bob DeMarco I believe many Alzheimer's caregivers are like me on this one. I try to buy my mother the things she liked before she started suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Granted she doesn't show the same enthusiasm for the gifts like she did in days gone by. This can be disconcerting. I like to buy her flowers and I do so every week. Wonder why I didn't do that for my x-wife? Hmm, file that away for future reference. Sometimes when I give the flowers to my mother she says thank you, some times she doesn't. Sometimes she looks very happy, sometimes she doesn't. And now the story begins. Often she will take long stem flowers and start hacking away at them ... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142802 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:41:31 +0100 3142802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142803&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FBr7mwQvOO48%2Fnashville-man-with-alzheimers-wanders.html Wandering is not something to be taken lightly.....By Bob DeMarco Once again I am reminded about the good works of Rose Lamatt. Rose was concerned about a woman in her town that she noticed wandering around aimlessly -- Mrs J. The family didn't seem concerned, so Rose took action. At the time, Rose was concerned that Mrs J would wander off into the woods and that something terrible would happen. Nashville police say an 81-year-old man with Alzheimer's disease froze to death after he wandered outside in bitter cold weather. Officers said the body of John Anderson was found lying under a tree Monday morning in his yard. No foul play is suspected. Anderson's wife said she put him to bed about 10 p.m. Sunday. The overnight low in Nashville was 12 degrees.Wandering is not something to be... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142803 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:48:56 +0100 3142803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142804&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F7avZttEuHU0%2Fi-remember-you.html by Max Wallack I remember you. We were sweet friends, No, loyal family. We shared and trusted Each shiny day for a novel adventure. I remember you. You look familiar. I see you in my disheveled mind. Is it really you? How can I be sure? Dark shadows creep across your face. But I think I know you. Why do you look so evil? Your sweaty hands are grasping claws To snatch away my puzzled mind. Don't hurt me. Let me escape The cackling demons pursuing me. Their fiery breath Burns holes in my memory. Your eyes stare, glacial and fiendish. I feel the stench of your wrath. Don't chisel at mind. At least, Leave my soul intact. Come no closer. I tremble and quake As the paleness of death surrounds me. I think I remember you, But who am I? Max Wallack is a student at Boston University Academy.... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142804 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:56:40 +0100 3142804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3139226&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2Fue0_tRC7Jvk%2Fbaby-boomer-and-alzheimers.html I spent thousands and thousands of hours thinking about Alzheimer's -- so far. I lived Alzheimer's from the front row for more than 53,000 hours..... By Bob DeMarco It is now more than six years since I started taking care of my mother, Dorothy, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. During this time, I read extensively about Alzheimer's. Most of the books and thousands of articles on Alzheimer's disease. This is my 1,020th article about Alzheimer's disease. There are about 4,500 links to articles about Alzheimer's disease, caregiving, and dementia on my Twitter feed this year (ALZHEIMERSread). _____________________________________________ Over the years, in order to keep track of all my mother's doctor and specialists visits, the medications, and tests, I needed a thick three ring ... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3139226 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:56:37 +0100 3139226 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3137632&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2Fzn8JgyHYJjc%2Falzheimers-disease-front-row.html Knowing that the day is coming when your loved one --won't know you-- is the most horrific feeling of them all for an Alzheimer's caregiver...... By Bob DeMarco I often use the term "living Alzheimer's from the front row". This term describes caregivers that watch Alzheimer's take its course 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Once Alzheimer's disease strikes, Alzheimer's caregivers get to witness the craziness that comes with Alzheimer's day in and day out. If you think it is disconcerting to see someone suffering from Alzheimer's for a few hours, a few days, or a week, think about what it might be like for every hour of every day for years. Most people give up trying to understand Alzheimer's before they get to any real understanding. Why? Because Alzheimer's is difficult to think... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3137632 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:21:19 +0100 3137632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3133781&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FZ4Ofol3xzgU%2Fheaven-or-hell.html There is no blame in Heaven. No blaming Alzheimer's. No blaming the person suffering from Alzheimer's. No blaming your unlucky, uncertain fate. No blaming yourself. You are made of flesh and blood. We all are......By Bob DeMarco Lately, I find myself thinking more and more about communication and Alzheimer's. In fact, I am starting to think about it incessantly. I find myself thinking about my 8 plus years of studying and thinking about communication. I say 8 plus because it all started at LaSalle College High School in Philadelphia. Later it became more formalized at the Pennsylvania State University (4 years) and the University of Georgia (4 years). ___________________________ There is no doubt in my mind that the most important part of my education took place at LaSalle. I was f... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3133781 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:06:30 +0100 3133781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3133782&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FPeg6ClCtuf8%2Fexercise-calms-agitation-associated.html Agitation and functioning improved in a group of elderly nursing home residents suffering from severe dementia when they engaged in just 30 minutes of supervised exercise three times a week..... By Bob DeMarco If you put the word exercise in the search box of this blog you will find more articles than you could read in a day. I write often about how I believe the single most important thing to do with/for a person suffering from Alzheimer's is to exercise. I write repeatedly about how exercise transforms my mother from a zombie like state to a person with a smile on her face. In part, exercise explains how I was able to transform my mother from being very mean and angry into a person more like her former self --before Alzheimer's. Lately, several people told me their loved one can'... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3133782 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:48:37 +0100 3133782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3129666&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FNl-BBQQUUvE%2Frandom-thought-at-end-of-2009.html Alzheimer's will try to rob the Alzheimer's caregiver of their spirit. It will try and send them into the black hole of depression. Every day Alzheimer's whispers in the ear of the caregiver -- give up.By Bob... Comments welcome. (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3129666 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:30:57 +0100 3129666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3129667&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FReve6rhUN6w%2Fginkgo-biloba-two-thumbs-down-for.html In the largest study ever conducted, Ginkgo biloba was found to be ineffective in reducing the development of dementia and Alzheimer's disease in older people.... By Bob DeMarco "It just continues to show that... Comments welcome. (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3129667 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:40:24 +0100 3129667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3126781&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FjKLCbZAEqqc%2Fassisted-living-facility-that-feels.html Imagine an assisted living facility with nice landscaping, big old trees, wrap around deck, and right in the middle of a nice residential neighborhood.....By Bob DeMarco Imagine this. An assisted living facility with nice landscaping, big old trees, wrap around deck, and right in the middle of a nice residential neighborhood. This might sound unrealistic to those of you that are familiar with the common motel style assisted living facilities that are popping up all over the country. Imagine nine residents living with three staff members on board at all times. A three to one ratio. Imagine the feeling of home -- of being home -- instead of the feeling you might experience on a trip while staying in a motel for a night or two. Imagine seeing the same faces day after day after day. Ima... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3126781 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:07:13 +0100 3126781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3126801&cid=t_99415_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Falcohol-induced-dementia%2F Alcohol-induced dementia in a functional alcoholic? Woman lives with alcohol-induced dementia Cheryl Thorson remembers well when she started drinking at age 16. But she can’t remember what happened 10 minutes ago. Thorson, 54, of Wausau drank for 27 years after she started in high school, and before she quit, “it was nothing for me to go into a tavern and drink a bottle of rum,” Thorson said. “I enjoyed it. It was good.” She was what counsellors would call a “functional alcoholic.” She held down good jobs and eventually became a business owner. She said she never got in a serious car crash because of her drinking and never got pulled over for drunken driving. Consequences came later in the form of alcohol-induced dementia, a disease that has devast... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3126801 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:45:47 +0100 3126801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3123502&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F09oW9rIgR5A%2Fseniors-bring-song-hope-to-alzheimer.html All of a sudden these people went from wilted flowers to blooming flowers right in front of me,” she recalled. “They were alert. They were singing. They were totally different people. And it was like, ‘oh my goodness.’ Music is so much more powerful than I had any idea.....” They call themselves the Show Stoppers, a merry band of senior citizens who perform for people with Alzheimer’s. “They come to the shows and for a while they are themselves again,” said performer Lila Gilbert. “And maybe they forget it after, but for a while they are themselves.” Lila Gilbert, 95, is one of 27 in the troupe, which performs in more than 35 shows at more than a dozen locations around the city each year. Recently they starred at the 80th Street Residence in Manhattan. “I like wa... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3123502 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:43:32 +0100 3123502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3119046&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F9IBEkYH1WX4%2Fmy-dad-missing-and-found.html We learned later that my father had become disoriented and lost. He did not have a cell phone, remember the name of the hotel where he and my mother were staying, remember my mother’s cell phone number...he was unable to ask for help..... By Donna Giovannetti My father went missing in Maryland. My mother was attending a conference at Fort Meade, Maryland and my father was supposed to pick her up at 4 p.m. By 5 p.m. he still had not arrived. My mother reported him missing to the Fort Meade police department and called me at my home in Lubbock, Texas. Thus began some of the most terrible hours of my life. My husband Robert called Lori Gillen (a friend of his), the executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association in Lubbock. She told him about the Medicalert Safe Return program (of l... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3119046 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:39:30 +0100 3119046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3119045&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FHocoM2B9QDM%2Fwho-is-max-wallack.html ..... By Bob DeMarco Max is a sophomore at Boston University Academy. Max is 13 years old. Max is an inventor. Max's great-grandmother suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. Max, the inventor, came up with a simple but ingenious idea. He started a public charity called Puzzles To Remember. A wonderful play on words. Puzzles To Remember collects new and in good condition puzzles and distributes them to facilites that care for patients suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia. Max's good works did not go unnoticed. Max was awarded $2500 for this effort. Max Wallack was named a 2009 Build-A-Bear Huggable Hero. Care to guess what Max did with his new found 2500 bucks? Bought a new IPod? Put it in the bank for college? Guess again. Max turned around and donated the $2500 to the Boston Un... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3119045 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:39:30 +0100 3119045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3119044&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FMw37qvLC7ng%2Fcancer-alzheimers-less-likely-to-strike.html If there truly is an inverse association, it gives us one more way of finding out what's going wrong in both cancer and Alzheimer's, and that could lead us to new ways to treat either condition.-- Catherine M. Roe Advice and Insight into Alzheimer's disease Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room It may seem a small consolation from either point of view, but a new study has affirmed that patients with cancer are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, and patients with Alzheimer's disease are less likely to get cancer. "There were still people who had both Alzheimer's and cancer, but it was significantly less common than we would expect," says lead author Catherine M. Roe, Ph.D., research instructor in neurology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. "If there t... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3119044 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:39:29 +0100 3119044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3115264&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2Fli_1eQgOTtE%2Fwiggling-my-toes-change-on-horizon.html The core focus of the Alzheimer's Reading Room is advice and insight into Alzheimer's disease....By Bob DeMarco When I wake up in the morning the first thing I do is wiggle my toes for a minute. It might sound strange but those are the points on my body that are farthest from my brain? Is farthest a word? It seems to me that this is a good exercise for my brain. I base this on the fact that one of the first things going on my mother is her ability to walk. The use of her legs. When I wiggle my toes I have to think about it while doing it. I am also sending my brain a message -- Alzheimer's away. I also stretch my feet in the morning. This stretches all the nerves along the bottoms of my feet. It also stretches my calves. I also move my ankles around in a circle. All the time conscio... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3115264 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:53:09 +0100 3115264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3115267&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FrIg14Qo89fA%2Falzheimers-world-two-circles-trying-to.html Alzheimer's World is difficult to understand and accept. Some caregivers get there, some don't..... By Bob DeMarco It takes lots of thought, hard work, and the development of a new mental construct of behavior to understand Alzheimer's disease. It takes time. Take the relationship between my mother and me as an example. I've known my mother my entire life. We have been communicating our entire lives. I would imagine that our communication is similar to most people. We engaged in all the human behaviors and emotions over the years. We established patterns on how to deal with the good and the bad. Did I ever get angry with my mother -- of course. Frustrated, agitated -- of course. When we had a problem with each other we learned how to work it out. How to make up and reattach. Over the ... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3115267 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:26:56 +0100 3115267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3115265&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F5COKTy-TL-s%2Fdimebon-clinical-trial-and-mom-virtual.html I am receiving emails asking me about the status of the Dimebon clinical trial. By Bob DeMarco Last week my mother completed all the pre-clinical trial testing. As of yesterday they were waiting for the official report from the cardiologist (EKG), and the results of the brain scan. If we don't hear today, it will be next week due to the Holiday schedule. One thing I like about the application process is all the testing. If you don't know this, you have the rights to all the information. In other words, you can have copies of the tests and the results. This is also true throughout the clinical trial. Bottom line right now, I don't know if we are in or not in the clinical trial. Keep in mind, if we get in we only have a 50 percent chance of receiving the drug during the clinical trial... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3115265 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:36:40 +0100 3115265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3111666&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FT_mP-M78KqA%2Fwhy-didnt-doctors-suggest-memory-test.html I am sitting here thinking about memory testing for Alzheimer's and dementia..... By Bob DeMarco Don't ask me why, but it is just dawning on me that none of my mothers's first three personal care physicians suggested or offered to get her memory tested. This in spite of the fact that I was clearly describing my concerns about her mental health and behavior. Did you know that the typical personal care physician schedules an appointment every ten minutes? They intend to see six patients in an hour. It takes ten minutes to put gasoline in your care. I had one doctor that looked at his watch as I was asking him questions. Sometimes the nonverbal communication is the tip-off. The visual cue. Here is some advice -- if you see your doctor checking his watch, and if he looks frustrated answe... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3111666 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:00:04 +0100 3111666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3108532&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Fumich.edu%2Fnews%2FReleases%2F2009%2FSep09%2FFinalReport.pdf Predisposition is a genetic term. NFL players comes from all over the country. As a result, they are part of the national genetic pool. It is likely that football players would have the same genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's and dementia as the general population. You receive your genetic make-up at conception.Pardon the Interruption is a sports show on ESPN. The hosts are Washington Post columnists Tony Kornheiser and Mike Wilbon. They are two smart, successful journalist. On Friday, Tony and Mike decided to delve into the issue of concusssions and the effects they are having on retired National Hockey League (NHL) and National Football League (NFL) players. Tony decided to use the word predisposition in the discussion. He went on to wonder if the sample size of NFL players is t... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3108532 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:16:25 +0100 3108532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101044&cid=t_99415_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FrIg14Qo89fA%2Falzheimers-world-two-circles-trying-to.html Alzheimer's World is difficult to understand and accept. Some caregivers get there, some don't..... Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Editor It takes lots of thought, hard work, and the development of a new mental construct of behavior to understand Alzheimer's disease. It takes time. Take the relationship between my mother and me as an example. I've known my mother my entire life. We have been communicating our entire lives. I would imagine that our communication is similar to most people. We engaged in all the human behaviors and emotions over the years. We established patterns on how to deal with the good and the bad. Did I ever get angry with my mother -- of course. Frustrated, agitated -- of course. When we had a problem with each other we learned how to work it out. How to m... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101044 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:35:58 +0100 3101044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3100740&cid=t_99415_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F18%2Fjournal-of-medical-ethics-2009-vol-35-no-12%2F content page Fade Fave: Best interests, dementia and the Mental Capacity Act (2005) Fade Skinny: The Mental Capacity Act (2005) is an impressive piece of legislation that deserves serious ethical attention, but much of the commentary on the Act has focussed on its legal and practical implications rather than the underlying ethical concepts. This paper examines the approach that the Act takes to best interests. (NHS Athens is required to access this article online) Posted in Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Journals Tagged: Athens Password, Current Awareness, Dementia, E-Journals, Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3100740 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:57:45 +0100 3100740