Category Archives: cognitive assessments

Patients’ self-reported memory slips may be early signs of Alzheimer’s

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Anton Coleman, MD

  Several new Alzheimer’s studies suggest adults who think they’re having memory slips or cognitive problems may be onto something. Four studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association’s International Conference on July 17 in Boston show that a patient’s subjective concerns … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Diet Might Help Stave Off Dementia

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Anton Coleman, MD

Large study showed better retention of mental skills in seniors who had followed it By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 29 (HealthDay News) — Eating fish, chicken, olive oil and other foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids while staying … Continue reading →

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Being a Healthy Caregiver

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Anton Coleman, MD

Being a Healthy Caregiver As a caregiver, you may find yourself with so many responsibilities that you neglect taking good care of yourself. But the best thing you can do for the person you are caring for is stay physically … Continue reading →

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The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s / 2

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Anton Coleman, MD

We walk… because we have the power to make a difference and fight back. We walk… so future generations won’t have to face Alzheimer’s.   We walk… because we have the power to make a difference and fight back. We … Continue reading →

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What Is Dementia?

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Anton Coleman, MD

What Is Dementia? Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Memory loss is an example. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. About Dementia Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatments … Continue reading →

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When Alzheimer’s Is Funny: A Brief Walk on the Light Side of Dementia

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Anton Coleman, MD

Posted: 06/04/2012 11:08 am share this story Alzheimer’s disease is a deadly serious topic, and deservedly so. But sometimes laughter is the best medicine. So I’m going to share some amusing stories about Edward Theodoru, who was my beloved, demented … Continue reading →

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The longest Day / event Alzheimer’s Association

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Anton Coleman, MD

Learn More For you, this challenge is one day. For people with Alzheimer’s, it’s every day. Run, walk, bike or challenge yourself to some other endurance activity to honor those facing Alzheimer’s. Form a team and raise funds for Alzheimer’s … Continue reading →

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Facing Early-Onset Alzheimer’s with Family, Humor & Love

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Anton Coleman, MD

Facing Early-Onset Alzheimer’s with Family, Humor & Love Caregiving, Featured Posts Add comments Oct 312011 November is National Family Caregiver Month, and I wanted to share some personal thoughts on the subject of caregivers.   I was a caregiver for … Continue reading →

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USA TODAY : Report seeks ‘national priority’ status for Alzheimer’s

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Anton Coleman, MD

Report seeks ‘national priority’ status for Alzheimer’s By Janice Lloyd, USA TODAY Reprints & Permissions Tens of thousands of Americans are calling on the government to correct “dramatically underfunded research” for Alzheimer’s disease and to improve diagnostic tools and treatments, … Continue reading →

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Alzheimer´s Association International Conference

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Anton Coleman, MD

Call for Abstracts Answer the call for Alzheimer’s and dementia progress. Submit your abstract from November 1, 2011 – January 30, 2012. New! The conference schedule has been altered to allow for additional submitted content. An extra block of oral … Continue reading →

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