The management of severe Alzheimer disease often presents difficult choices for clinicians and families. The disease is characterized by a need for full-time care and assistance with basic activities of daily living.Read more »

The dietary supplement Ginkgo biloba was found to be ineffective in reducing the development of dementia and Alzheimer's disease in older people, according to a study published in the "Journal of the American Medical Association".... Read more »

Researchers in Japan have developed and evaluated a new performance test for use by clinicians that focuses on agility of older adults. Agility tends to decrease after age 50 which has been linked to the potential for falls.... Read more »

This is an excellent book for dementia therapists who would like a resource to take them deeper into key topics such as (a) understanding the geriatric neuropsychological assessment and treatment, (b) up-to-date and extensive information on Alzheimer’s and related dementias, and (c) practical information to assist with treatment strategies and to create recommendations for patients and their families.Read more »