In short, NO. Instead, the agitation — sometimes even anger — is often merely a symptom of an underlying problem. While the symptom can often be treated successfully with antipsychotic drugs, they can also create zombie-like patients, completely robbing them of any quality of life. … Continue Reading →
Aphasia – I Know the Words I Want to Say … But …
I had no warning whatsoever. Not even the slightest suggestion. I couldn’t tell my wife — who, in my mind’s eye, was sitting next to me — what was going on. I was frozen. I couldn’t move a muscle — not my mouth — not my head — not my feet — nothing. I couldn’t even hold a pen to write my wife a note. I was trapped inside my mind. … Continue Reading →
How to Communicate Effectively with Your Elderly Parent
Why can it be so difficult to talk to our elderly parents? And, what can we do about it, especially when personal — sometimes taboo — topics need to be discussed — their health, their driving capabilities, their money, moving into a smaller home or assisted living facility — things we will probably all face at some point in our lives. … Continue Reading →