Alzheimer’s disease affects about 5.4 million Americans, about 5.2 million of which are 65 and older. It can be your grandparent, your cousin, your sibling, or even your parent who faces the diagnosis. Eventually, those with Alzheimer’s require round-the-clock care, and for many families, that means taking the loved one into their own home. If
Being away from your loved ones can be difficult, especially when they require your care and assistance. Sad to say, this is quite common in this day and age as people move away to pursue jobs, raise their own families, have adventures, etc., leaving behind senior parents or loved ones with disabilities. But despite the absence
Minute with Dr. Mike. “Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” -Babe Ruth Who is Babe Ruth and what did he mean when he said, “Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.”? In This Podcast: 00:20 – “Never let the fear of striking out get in your
Minute with Dr. Mike Let’s talk about the “F” wordLet’s talk about the good “F” word!In This Podcast:00:18 – What is the “F” word?00:37 – Keep the faith!01:36 – Write down your goals. Need a walker for your loved one? Get the footbar walker here.
Tuesday Dementia Training: Q and ADo you have questions about your loved ones that has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Dementia?Dr. Mike gives sound advices and suggestions on how to take care of your loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Dementia.In this episode:02:55 – Question: How can I take care of my wife who is
Q and A with Michelle Eliason, OTR on Alzheimer’s and Dementia How to help your patients decide where to stay? Michelle Eliason talks about her mission on how to help patients be able to make the choice where they live throughout their lifespan. In This Podcast: 01:37 – Introducing Michelle 02:10 – What can we learn
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group: Q and A with Dr. Mike ChuaDo you have a couple of unanswered questions about your loved ones that has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Dementia?Dr. Mike answers and gives advices on how to deal and take care of our loved ones having Alzheimer’s and Dementia.In this episode:02:10 – Q:
Tuesday Dementia Training with Lanisha Martin How do we provide care to patients who have Dementia? Lanisha Martin is a COTA, CDP, and Author of “Providing Care with Dementia”. Today, she will talk about her book and what can you learn from it. In This Podcast: 01:13 – Introducing Lanisha Martin. 02:43 – It takes
Q and A with Dr. Mike Chua: Is falling a common thing with Dementia?Is falling a common thing with Dementia?In This Podcast:00:55 – Is falling a common thing for Dementia?01:18 – Your basal ganglia.01:41 – Your blood pressure.03:33 – Your eyes.06:42 – Your inner ears.08:30 – Your reflexes.10:03 – Dehydration. Need a walker for your loved
Tuesday Dementia Training with Nikolay Zuyev of Clinical SelfieTuesday Dementia Training with Nikolay Zuyev of Clinical SelfieIn This Podcast:01:42 – Introducing Nikolay Zuyev02:50 – Mini Cognitive Test.08:14 – The purpose of Clinical Selfie09:30 – Nikolay’s App.10:53 – Don’t compare yourself to others, compare yourself to your score.15:02 – Where can you download his app?15:53 –
