A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is frightening and life-changing, to say the least. There are many unanswered questions, fears and anxieties of the unknown.
“It’s the African-American male’s country club — the original man cave.”
Scams calls and emails are mere annoyances to most, but to older people, they can be a threat, causing confusion, anxiety, and, in some cases, leading to financial ruin.
Alzheimer’s Q&A: What kinds of Father's Day gifts would be appropriate for my dad, who has dementia?
It can be difficult and bittersweet to have a traditional Father's Day when your dad has dementia. Many people who have dads affected by the disease often wonder if they should celebrate the day.
Summer can bring many challenges for someone with Alzheimer's disease, especially if he or she has other medical conditions. Protective measures and strategies should be in place to manage the summer's hot and humid conditions.
Blood drive
Researchers say it is still a mystery whether inflammation is a result of having Alzheimer's disease or whether the inflammatory process plays a role in its development. It is probable that inflammation can be a cause and effect of the debilitatin…
Triathlon
Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, behavior and social abilities severely enough to affect activities of daily living. Simply, dementia is brain failure. The symptoms of dementia seem to w…
A new study highlighted in the journal Neurology in February reported staying both physically and mentally active in midlife (your 40s) may protect the brain decades later.
Health event
The most recent statistics on childhood obesity in the United States are startling: Nearly 1 in 5 youngsters ages 6 to 19 is obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
These recipes are among the 23 featured in the "Our Lifestyles, Our Lives" cookbook, which was compiled by Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital with assistance from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center.
Reluctance and fear from being separated from a primary caregiver, or separation anxiety, is a normal, healthy response and occurs regularly in those with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
A cross-country road trip can be challenging — cramped quarters, car trouble, friendly conflicts.
Alzheimer's disease affects many abilities, including memory, communication, behavior and thought processes. Typically, people with Alzheimer's in the moderate or middle stage can still read, but this ability will gradually decline through the pro…
Cooking demonstration
The East Baton Rouge Parish parks and recreation system for the first time will be offering free swimming lessons to children this summer.
The news coming out of a recent meeting at the State Capitol on the welfare of the state’s children isn’t good, but it is appropriate the meeting took place in April, Child Abuse Awareness Month. In the latest ranking of how states take care of th…
After 32 years on the front lines of the battle against child abuse and neglect, Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana is no longer in operation.
There may be only one conversation more difficult than telling children the facts of life. It’s telling loved ones what you want at the end of life.
Just as Alzheimer's disease is unique in each affected person, so are your children when it comes to discussions about the illness.
Babysitting course
As the brains cells deteriorate in those affected by dementia, various physical problems also occur because the brain is no longer able to control the body as efficiently, which affects overall mobility.
After losing her son to drugs in 2015, Gwen Knox experienced a unique kind of grief. She felt some sense of relief that her son was no longer suffering, followed immediately by extreme guilt.
What are some early signs of Parkinson's disease?
A diagnosis of Alzheimer's can be devastating. Now you have a chance to learn more about it.
As city-parish leaders try to reduce transmission rates of HIV/AIDS by getting more lifesaving medications in the hands of those affected, the Metro Council on Wednesday agreed to disburse $4.5 million to six agencies for outreach and medical serv…
A 2016 study performed jointly by the University of Southamptom and King's College London reported a link between gum disease and greater rates of cognitive decline in people with early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
1. Have your blood pressure taken at least once a year.
Age-related macular degeneration is a common eye condition and also a leading cause of vision loss among those 50 and older. The condition causes damage to the macula, a small spot near the center of the retina, which is the area of the eye needed…
The 2019 Health Summit: Working Together for Louisiana’s Children and Families will be held Tuesday, April 2, at the LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center.
Members of the Capital Area Autism Network are hosting a community town hall meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 6.
What are some of the best websites for information on Alzheimer's disease and dementia?
Free health fair
What can I do so I won't develop Alzheimer's disease?
A world-renowned expert on ethnobotany — the study of how people of a particular culture and region make use of native plants — will speak on March 12 at LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center.
Heart Walk
Medicare session
According to the American Thyroid Association, more than 12 percent of the U.S. population will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime, and an estimated 20 million Americans currently have some form of thyroid disease. Additionally, up …
Free Vascular Screening
Combativeness is rooted in a person's failed attempts to actually communicate something to you.
Most caregivers experience a twinge of guilt when the time comes for their loved one to be placed in a nursing home or assisted living community. The transition is difficult for the caregiver and the affected person, and both often experience anxi…
The physical, emotional and psychological effects of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia take a great personal toll. Left unchecked, the caregiver can compromise his or her health.
They’re hanging in every woman’s closet — that perfect pair of jeans or that to-die-for little black dress. They fit just right. They boost her confidence.
As baby boomers age, psychiatric hospitals will see more and more people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. A behavioral health, or psychiatric hospital, can provide a wide range of care services for those with various mental health con…
The environment of a hospital emergency room with crowds of people, alarms and noises can be particularly overwhelming and overstimulating for people with Alzheimer's disease. Try to make your loved one comfortable and at ease should you have to g…
Scleroderma group
Alzheimer's disease is a debilitating brain disorder that causes progressive memory loss, visual-spatial problems and personality and behavioral issues. The disease is the most common cause of dementia, an umbrella term that means a global malfunc…
New year, new me! That’s the idea many of us wake up with on Jan. 1.
While others are planning New Year's Eve festivities, it might be a little more challenging to create a celebratory event or activity for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia.