Neurological Disorders
National Migraine & Headache Month
National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month is observed in June to recognize those in the headache and migraine communities who work to recognize headache disorder as a neurobiological disease. Migraines impact forty million Americans, and one billion people around the world. Raising awareness of National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month encourages people with chronic headaches…
Read MoreA New Treatment for Alzheimer’s
While drug therapy has failed to produce significant results in the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), transcranial electromagnetic treatment (TEMT) is showing some efficacy as a new treatment for Alzheimer’s. NeuroEM Therapeutics, a clinical-stage medical device company located in Arizona, recently published their study of TEMT treatment in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. According…
Read MoreBest Treatments for Alzheimer’s-Related Agitation
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness month. We at Atlantic Coast Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center would like to use this opportunity to bring you information about an aspect of the disease that, while common, gets little press. Agitation is one of the most common symptoms in people with Alzheimer’s. It is not only an issue…
Read MoreNational Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
The month of November is known as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. President Ronald Reagan made that designation in 1983 and it is something that is still recognized today. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, at that time there were less than two million people with the disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that leads to memory,…
Read MoreAromatherapy Proven to Reduce Anxiety
In 2015, the World Health Organization estimated that anxiety disorders affect approximately 6.3% of individuals in the United States. This is an issue of special concern for seniors because anxiety affects a disproportionate percentage of elderly people, particularly those with Alzheimer’s disease. Anxiety disorders are treated with any of a variety of anti-anxiety drugs, benzodiazepines…
Read MoreBlood Pressure and Dementia are Connected
People tend to categorize diseases by which of the bodies systems they affect: there are heart diseases, such as such as arrhythmias and coronary artery disease; there are cancers; there are cognitive diseases, such as Alzheimer’s. But the truth is that the body is a giant system, and a disease that seems to fall in…
Read MoreCaregiving through the Stages of Alzheimer’s
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s can be devastating, both for the patient and for their caregiver. Both will need time to adjust to the reality of the diagnosis. It is important for everyone to know that the illness will not diminish the importance of the person with Alzheimer’s in lives of their loved ones. In order…
Read More5 Controllable Risk Factors for Dementia
A large-scale study found 5 risk factors that can cut dementia risk by as much as one-third.
Read MoreThe Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s
Diabetes is associated with increased risk of illness throughout the body, from cardiovascular disease to foot problems. But growing evidence is revealing a link to Alzheimer’s, as well. The two diseases appear to be related even in their mildest forms: Not only is Type 2 Diabetes associated with Alzheimer’s, but pre-diabetes is associated with mild…
Read MoreRheumatoid Arthritis and “Brain Fog”
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is known for causing painful joints, but this autoimmune disease is also associated with memory and concentration problems, as well as with general problems in thinking. These cognitive symptoms, known colloquially as “brain fog,” are also found with other inflammatory conditions. Although the associations are there, it has been difficult to track…
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