What is Memantine Used For?
By
Frances Gatta
| May 19th, 2023
Alzheimer’s is so far incurable, but there are medications out there that can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life for patients and…
FDA Approves the First Drug for Alzheimer’s Agitation: Rexulti
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| May 15th, 2023
As many as half of people who develop Alzheimer’s dementia experience the symptom of agitation, which can lead to behaviors like pacing, restlessness, and…
In Alzheimer’s, Hallucinations Signal Faster Cognitive Decline
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| April 5th, 2023
As many as one in three people with Alzheimer’s disease experience hallucinations: They see, hear, smell or otherwise sense things that aren’t actually there….
Aggression Looks Different in Alzheimer’s Vs. Frontotemporal Dementia
By
Mylea Charvat
| March 30th, 2023
For caregivers, watching a loved one struggle with memory loss can be devastating. The aggression that sometimes accompanies memory loss can be even harder…
When Language Is Lost: 5 Ways To Make Communication Easier In Dementia
By
Nicholas Chan
| March 27th, 2023
Forgetting a word, struggling to find the right expression: For people living with dementia, the progressive loss of linguistic abilities can interfere with day-to-day…
Why Alzheimer’s and Dementia Cause Mood Swings, and What to Do About Them
By
Frances Gatta
| March 23rd, 2023
Neuropsychiatric symptoms like agitation, anxiety, appetite changes, irritability, anger and aggression, depression, apathy, disinhibition, and excitement occur in 98 percent of people living with…
Dementia and Word Loss: 5 Ways To Help People With Aphasia Communicate
By
Deborah Hersh
| March 20th, 2023
Aphasia was in the news recently when the family of actor Bruce Willis announced he was stepping back from his career due to communication…
Your Dementia Caregiving Questions Answered: a Q&A with Teepa Snow
By
Katy Koop
| February 16th, 2023
As caregiving expert Teepa Snow is well-aware, better understanding dementia and supporting loved ones living with the disease is crucial. However, caregiving also comes…
How to Manage Alzheimer’s Symptoms
By
The Being Patient Editorial Team
| January 30th, 2023
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects more than one in every nine Americans over the age of 65. Managing its symptoms…
When People With Alzheimer’s Stop Eating
By
Becca Schuh
| December 15th, 2022
A few months before Jasja De Smedt Kotterman’s mother died of Alzheimer’s at age 76, Kotterman found her mother staring vacantly at a meal,…
First-Ever Drug for Alzheimer’s Agitation, Brexpiprazole, Nears Finish Line
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| December 2nd, 2022
New data presented at CTAD about an existing agitation drug, brexpiprazole, in trials for patients with Alzheimer’s, bears potential good news when it comes…
Alzheimer’s and Anger: Your Questions, Answered
By
Frances Gatta
| December 2nd, 2022
About 90 percent of people with Alzheimer’s disease show behavioral symptoms like agitation, irritability, and anger during the course of the disease. If a caregiver…
Natural Supplements for Alzheimer’s Disease
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| November 30th, 2022
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disorder without a cure. While there are drugs which treat many of the symptoms — brain fog, cognitive impairment,…
How to Keep People With Alzheimer’s Safe at Home
By
Nicholas Chan
| November 17th, 2022
Adapting to the physical, cognitive and behavioral changes associated with dementia is key to living well — and making a home environment safer and…
Pills to Patches: Exploring New Formats for Alzheimer’s Treatments
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| November 10th, 2022
This article was written by Being Patient. Corium, the maker of Adlarity®, a transdermal Alzheimer’s dementia treatment, sponsored the article. Scientists have made substantial…