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Dr. Judith London

Dr. Judith London

Psychology, Author, "Connecting the Dots: Breakthroughs in Communication as Alzheimer's Advances"

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Dr. London is a licensed psychologist who has conducted individual and group therapy for over 22 years. After treating people who had advancing Alzheimer’s, she became inspired to write the book, "Connecting the Dots: Breakthroughs in Communication as Alzheimer’s Advances." Dr. London shows family members and friends how to re-establish connections with their loved ones who have

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    Dr. Judith London answered:
    What happens in stage 1 of Alzheimer's disease?
    People in the early stages of this disease require the stimulation and interaction with others that... Full Post
    05/01/2012
  • Dr. Judith London
     
    Dr. Judith London answered:
    What is Alzheimer's disease?
    As debilitating as Alzheimer's is, people with this disease are able to still have thoughts and... Full Post
    05/01/2012
  • Dr. Judith London
     
    Dr. Judith London answered:
    How is Alzheimer's disease diagnosed?
    Another problem in diagnosing Alzheimer's is that often there is more than one cause for the series... Full Post
    03/31/2012
  • Dr. Judith London
     
    Dr. Judith London answered:
    Is Alzheimer’s disease treatable?
    The current available treatments for Alzheimer's - Aricept and Namenda or their correlates - are... Full Post
    03/31/2012
  • Dr. Judith London
     
    Dr. Judith London answered:
    Can cumin prevent Alzheimers disease?
    Evidently, curcumin is an antidote to inflammation which may be one of the variables that... Full Post
    03/31/2012
  • Dr. Judith London
     
    Dr. Judith London answered:
    What are Alzheimer care facilities?
    Good facilities that specialize in memory care may tailor their programs to provide appropriate... Full Post
    03/05/2012
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    Dr. Judith London answered:
    What are the dietary recommendations for someone with Alzheimer's disease?
    It is also important to drink plenty of water. This can be problematic for anyone as they age since... Full Post
    03/05/2012
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    Dr. Judith London answered:
    How common is dementia and Alzheimer's disease?
    In response to how common is Alzheimer's and dementia, the Alzheimer's Association reports that one... Full Post
    03/05/2012
  • Dr. Judith London
     
    Dr. Judith London answered:
    How can I prevent Alzheimer's disease?
    At the present time, Alzheimer's cannot be prevented but there are things one can do to reduce the... Full Post
    02/21/2012
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    Dr. Judith London answered:
    Where can I find information and support for Alzheimer’s disease?
    There are community chat rooms for caregivers and those with Alzheimer's. Check into webmd,... Full Post
    02/21/2012
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    Dr. Judith London answered:
    Is Alzheimer's disease hereditary?
    The way that Alzheimer's is inherited, or more accurately, that a person has a higher probability... Full Post
    02/03/2012
  • Dr. Judith London
     
    Dr. Judith London answered:
    What should I expect when caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease (AD)?
    Because of the relentless decline of someone with Alzheimer's, caregivers need to pay even more... Full Post
    01/25/2012
  • Dr. Judith London
     
    Dr. Judith London answered:
    What is the typical progression of Alzheimer's disease?
    Alzheimer's is also a disease of impaired communication. The ability to communicate clearly... Full Post
    01/07/2012
  • Dr. Judith London
     
    Dr. Judith London answered:
    How often is Alzheimer's disease misdiagnosed?
    Alzheimer's disease frequently is misdiagnosed because the definitive diagnosis can only be made at... Full Post
    01/07/2012
  • Dr. Judith London
     
    Dr. Judith London answered:
    What are the stages of Alzheimer's disease?
    The stages of Alzheimer's follow a pattern in terms of expressive communication deficits as well.... Full Post
    12/27/2011
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  • What happens in stage 1 of Alzheimer's disease?
  • People in the early stages of this disease... More
  • What is Alzheimer's disease?
  • As debilitating as Alzheimer's is, people... More
  • How is Alzheimer's disease diagnosed?
  • Another problem in diagnosing Alzheimer's... More
  • Is Alzheimer’s disease treatable?
  • The current available treatments for Alzhe... More
  • Can cumin prevent Alzheimers disease?
  • Evidently, curcumin is an antidote to infl... More

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Taking Care of the Caregiver

Oct 26, 2011
Caregivers become overwhelmed as Alzheimer's progresses. It's the 24/7 commitment which finally... Full Post