Difficulty with decision making and abstract thinking, along with lapses in memory and personality, are possible early signs of Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, erratic and poor choices by someone with these symptoms are particularly worrisome s…
Sunday, June 10, 2018
Sunday, June 03, 2018
Conventional wisdom holds that technology makes medical care less human, less personal.
You can no longer smoke in an ever-increasing number of places, including area bars and casinos.
Sunday, June 03, 2018
After death, molecular and cellular changes can be observed in the brain of someone with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers are trying to determine which changes cause the disease and which changes are a result of the disease.
Health fair
Sunday, May 27, 2018
It's called the Race Across America, and it's a cycling event like no other.
Sunday, May 27, 2018
In the United States, between 400,000 and 500,000 people are hospitalized every year with a head injury. Many more people are injured, but do not seek treatment.
Sunday, May 20, 2018
It's only May and the mercury has already soared into the 90s. All indications are it's going to be a hotter-than-hot summer. And you know those pesky bugs and mosquitoes are going to be buzzing.
A pilot study conducted at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center shows that eating all your meals by midafternoon and fasting the rest of the day improves blood sugar control, blood pressure and oxidative stress, even when people don’t chang…
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients important in lowering blood pressure, reducing triglycerides, slowing the development of plaque in the arteries, reducing the chance of abnormal heart rhythm and the likelihood of heart attack and stroke.
Health session
Sunday, May 06, 2018
Technology showcase
Sunday, May 06, 2018
Numerous studies suggest being overweight during middle age increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's. A new study by the National Institutes of Health found that people who are obese at age 50 may develop, or have a higher risk for, younger-on…
Baton Rouge General is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control to pilot a yearlong diabetes prevention program to assist people at risk for diabetes.
Sunday, April 29, 2018
Neurological disorders and memory loss are very complex, and comprehensive evaluations are necessary to determine an accurate diagnosis. Physical and neurological examinations should focus on ruling out any medical illnesses other than dementia th…
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in America.
Health screenings
People with Alzheimer's or dementia can still enjoy participating in creative endeavors. Research studies even show that creative skills can improve with Alzheimer's.
Sunday, April 15, 2018
You’re a soldier or law enforcement officer and, in the line of duty, you are forced to kill someone.
Eight education workshops, along with more than 40 exhibitors, will be part of Grandparents Rock, the 21st annual conference of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Information Center of La.
"The 36-Hour Day," written by Nancy L. Pace and Dr. Peter V. Rabins, was first published in 1981 and includes the six R's of behavioral management.
Wellness checks
Sunday, April 08, 2018
Scleroderma group
Frontotemperol dementia is a group of related conditions resulting from the progressive degeneration of the temporal and frontal lobes of the brain.
Sunday, April 01, 2018
Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area presents the 25th annual Education Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, at the Baton Rouge Marriott.
Health, fitness expo
It is possible to sustain an emotional connection or emotional intimacy with someone whose memory is impaired as their need for love does not disappear with the diagnosis, according to "Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade: The 5 Love Languages and…
Baton Rouge General has opened The Healing Boutique, a full-service retail store specializing in cancer-related items that span the full spectrum of patient needs for men and women with all types of cancer.
Sunday, March 25, 2018
The stress a person with Alzheimer's or dementia experiences when he or she changes living environments is termed "transfer trauma."
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Babies born too early have a greater chance of death before they reach their first birthday.
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Get educated about the disease.
Monday, March 12, 2018
Chuck Chesteen graduated with an MBA 20 years ago, prepared for a career in management and business.
Sunday, March 11, 2018
With the change of seasons, there are often changes in risks, as well as opportunities, for those with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Monday, March 05, 2018
A lifelong stutterer, Geoff Coalson vividly remembers the first time he attended a National Stuttering Association meeting 10 years ago in Austin, Texas.
Sunday, March 04, 2018
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, memory loss is usually one of the first signals of other cognitive impairment or decline. As we age, our memory will diminish, yet Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related disorder…
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Over the next few months, Baton Rouge General will host several heart health education and screening opportunities designed to help people better understand their health and what they can do to reduce their risk of heart disease.
Medication-induced dementia is a cognitive impairment of language, memory and comprehension originating from or complicated by prescription or over-the-counter drugs.
Sunday, February 18, 2018
The local Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response group will host a workshop covering the "Dynamics of Sexual Violence" from 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 23.
Robotic, or animatronic pets, are being used to soothe the anxiety and loneliness that individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia often experience. These robotic animals can ease that anxiety and sense of social isolation without the use of drugs. T…
Women 18 and older can get free health screenings and fitness assessments, participate in a variety of fun and informative educational sessions on health topics and talk with more than 35 nonprofits, health care organizations and local businesses …
Monday, February 12, 2018
For 3-year-old Chapel Reed, born in China without outer ears and profoundly deaf, life changed forever when a family from Louisiana adopted her in 2016.
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Know your numbers.
Kidney Screening
According to a paper published last November in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, people who have been single all their lives could have a 42 percent higher risk of developing dementia than those who are married.
Sunday, February 04, 2018
Sundowning syndrome was first described over 75 years ago by British physician Ewen Cameron, who called the condition "nocturnal delirium." It is a state of increased agitation, confusion and anxiety that typically occurs in the late afternoon or …
Sunday, January 28, 2018
A family physician or primary care doctor is usually the first contact when there are indications of cognitive difficulties. He or she usually will oversee the diagnostic process.
Sunday, January 21, 2018
Wellness Day for Women
Do you sometimes misplace your keys or eyeglasses? Forget someone’s name momentarily? Occasionally have to search for a word or phrase that is on the “tip of your tongue?”
Monday, January 15, 2018
Epilepsy group