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What is MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment)?
“Senior moments” are a normal part of aging. They happen to everyone. We just don’t process things as quickly as we did in younger years. Some people develop significant memory and thinking problems. These people are eventually unable to live safely on their own. Typically, they have a stroke or develop Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease.... Read MoreGenetic testing for Alzheimer’s
These days, most everyone is wondering if they are likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. If someone in your immediate family has been diagnosed with the disease, you might feel at especially high risk. There is a test for an Alzheimer’s gene (APOE4). But it’s not 100% certain: Not everyone who has the APOE4 gene will... Read More“Lie to my mom?”
Mom taught you to always tell the truth. But in the context of caring for someone with memory loss (dementia), honesty may not always be the best policy. There may be times when the kindest strategy—the one that reduces your loved one’s anxiety or fear—is to omit the truth or bend it a little. This... Read More
"My mother was living in a substandard nursing home in New York, not getting the care she so desperately needed. She was limited in where she could live because it needed to be covered by Medicaid and she had many behavioral issues. My sister lived in Maryland and with Alighieri's help, we were able to find the perfect home for my mother there, where she is now thriving. Alighieri's calm guidance during a crisis has allowed us to be a family again."
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