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10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Memory often changes as people grow older. Some people notice changes in themselves before anyone else does. For other people, friends and family are the first to see changes in memory, behavior, or abilities. Memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part...
Paraquat Lawsuits Filed Over Link to Parkinson’s Disease
The popular herbicide paraquat has been used on crops in the United States since the 1960s, but lawsuits say exposure to the toxic chemical can cause Parkinson’s disease in farmers and other agricultural workers. More than 32 countries have banned the herbicide,...
The National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act is being reintroduced in 2023: My Testimony
I had the honor of testifying with the MJFF to my local congressman, Raul Grijalva's staff about his co-sponsoring this important legislation. Here's what I said. This is Richard. (I shared his photo) We met on a Friday night in 1991 through friends. He stayed the...
Landmark Moment in Search for Parkinson’s Biomarker
Today, The Michael J. Fox Foundation is announcing the most significant breakthrough to date in the search for a Parkinson’s biomarker: a highly accurate biological test for Parkinson’s disease. The test is capable of objectively and reliably detecting the disease at...
An excellent Crisis Guide for Caregivers of Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Other Dementias
This is an excellent resource from Caring.com for the many crises that face caregivers of those with Alzheimer's or other dementias. I'm sure you will find it valuable. https://www.caring.com/caregivers/crisis-guide-for-alzheimers-dementia-caregivers/ NOTE: You...
How Therapeutic Fibbing and Diversion Can Help Loved Ones with Dementia and Alzheimer’s
It can be difficult to tell someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia what they want to hear in the moment. But experts say caregivers are embracing therapeutic fibbing — meeting the person in their reality when it can offer them calm or comfort. This...
Your Sense of Smell is a Window into Brain Health
Loss of sense of smell can be one of the earliest signs of disease, including Parkinson’s. MJFF’s Dr. Rachel Dolhun speaks with an ear, nose and throat doctor about the science behind smell, how and why it can change, and what you can do....
There on Hand: Caring for a Loved One With Dementia (or Other Chronic Health Conditions)
For those with chronic health conditions, having loved ones on hand often makes all the difference, and this is especially true when it comes to dementia. While there is no cure for the condition, there are several ways that loved ones can lend support and alleviate...
Incidence of Parkinson’s more than previously estimated
Nearly 90,000 people, 65 or older, are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease every year in the U.S., representing an increase of about 50% relative to previous estimates of the disease’s incidence, a study showed. “These updated estimates of incidence are necessary for...
New on-line resource for end-of-life and serious illness care
Roots & Roads Community Hospice Foundation has developed a new online resource called The Crosswalk. It is designed to address the need for easily accessible, accurate, and unbiased information regarding end-of-life and serious illness care. Its extremely...