Common prescription drugs prescribed to older adults, especially those diagnosed with dementia or other forms of memory loss like Alzheimer’s Disease, actually may increase the degree of memory loss or confusion. Many older adults use their primary care... Read more
Alzheimer’s Medications: Benefits Versus Risks The search for Alzheimer’s medications and a cure is ongoing. How do families decide about the pros and cons of medications for memory loss? Research (Ellis 2005) exists regarding the benefits of using a class of... Read more
By Pamela D Wilson CSA, CG, MS, BS/BAWhile Alzheimer’s disease steals memories from once healthy individuals, one memory that remains is the memory of music. According to an article by D. Aldridge, “While language deterioration is a feature of cognitive deficits,... Read more
Memory Loss & Alzheimer’s Category Professional A diagnosis of memory loss, a chronic disease that results in memory loss, or an injury like a car accident that can result in a brain injury can significantly change the path of life. Memory loss involves... Read more
By Pamela D. Wilson, CSA, MS, BS/BA, CGIntroduction:Client care situations typically involve various medical and non-medical providers (hereafter referred to as care partners), family caregivers or a responsible legal party who may be a power of attorney, guardian or... Read more
Brain Health Interview with Dr. Bryan Kolb, Principal Investigator Behavioral Neurosciences, University of Lethbridge, Canada (podcast 8:06 playing time) Learn about brain health in this interview with Dr. Bryan Kolb and Pamela D Wilson on The Caring Generation. Click... Read more
