As clinicians, it’s never easy breaking difficult news to a Veteran. Fear of causing discomfort to a Veteran or family member can prevent us from dealing with issues with complete honesty. Also, many providers may not have been taught how to have these delicate conversations. But there are ways to deliver difficult news with compassion, as we will demonstrate in this training video. We recommend using an empathic and well-thought out approach that follows the steps outlined in the acronym, SPIKES. It stands for “Setting”,...
60 Minutes shows how the disease has changed the world of Carol Daly, a woman diagnosed with Alzheimer's, and her caregiver and husband, Mike
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Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Over time, Alzheimer’s progresses through the brain, causing changes that can lead to cognitive decline,...
During this Grand Rounds, experts discuss "Developments in Alzheimer’s Disease: From Diagnosis to Treatment"
Presenter:
Sharon Sha, MD, MS
Clinical Professor of Neurology and Neurological...
Today, I'll be talking about What are the Stages of Alzheimer's Disease? I've taken care of thousands of older adults living with Alzheimer's disease...
A very common question that many individuals ask, dementia is a broad term to describe when an individual's day-to-day abilities decline slowly over time...