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Does Taking the Prescription Lecanemab have Risks?

POSTED ON: September 22, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
People should consider the possible side effects of Lecanemab before starting the drug regimen. Prescriptions tend to come with numerous potential side effects. Watch any drug commercial on television, and you will hear a pleasant voice sharing a lengthy list of these risks at the very end. Often, it may seem as if the risks […]
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Alzheimer’s

Will Medicare Cover New Alzheimer’s Drugs?

POSTED ON: July 19, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
A new Alzheimer’s prescription may soon be covered by insurance. Alzheimer’s affects many people. Those with the illness experience changes in memory, personality, and temperament. Family and friends of those with the disease must watch their loved one slowly slip away. Ongoing research continues regarding the prevention and treatment of the disease. According to a […]
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Sleep drug

Can a Sleep Drug Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk?

POSTED ON: May 31, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
A sleep drug may have preventative effects against Alzheimer's disease. Watch any drug commercial, and you will note prescriptions have side effects. A lot of them. Some sound worse than the benefits provided by the drug! In some instances, people find taking a drug for one health condition can sometimes help with other symptoms or […]
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Estate planning

Does Dementia Make Estate Planning Urgent?

POSTED ON: May 17, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Estate planning is essential for those experiencing cognitive decline. I have yet to meet anyone with the condition of Benjamin Button. People get older, not younger. It is an undeniable fact of life. According to a recent Think Advisor article titled “Don’t Let Cognitive Decline Derail Well-Laid Financial Plans,” estate planning is essential for aging individuals. […]
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Smoking

Can Quitting Smoking Decrease Dementia Risk?

POSTED ON: April 5, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Smoking may impact dementia risk. The general attitudes in America around smoking have changed over the years. Throughout the 20th century, smoking was seen as something cool and harmless. In the 21st century, fewer people hold this opinion. According to a recent MedPage Today article titled “Cutting Back on Smoking No Help for Dementia Risk,” […]
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Can We Accurately Predict Dementia?

POSTED ON: December 19, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
It may be possible to accurately predict dementia development. Some say ignorance is bliss. Others say knowledge is power. With dementia, it seems both can be true. According to a recent MedPage Today article titled “Dementia Risk Score Touts 'Nearly 100%' Predictive Accuracy,” understanding dementia has long been the subject of research. Researchers believe with […]
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AirTag

Can an AirTag Help Dementia Caregivers?

POSTED ON: November 9, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
An Apple AirTag can help keep track of items and people. Apple has become a prominent tech company since its founding. Understatement. Whatever you think of the company, there is no denying its innovative bent. Although it started as a computer company, its work and reach has expanded to other areas. Apple revolutionized the music […]
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Dementia

Are There Any Links Between Dementia and Certain Medicines?

POSTED ON: June 15, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
Controversy regarding the purported link between the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or histamine H2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs) and risk for dementia continues.
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Long-term care insurance

When Should I Get Long-Term Care Insurance?

POSTED ON: May 4, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
Long-term care insurance is better to purchase before you need it. Once again, I have mastered the obvious. As people age, financial priorities shift. Sometimes, this is a result of changes in circumstances. Other times, it stems from gained wisdom and experience. When it comes to preparing for retirement and health care needs, all of […]
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Risk factors

What Risk Factors Correlate to Dementia?

POSTED ON: March 28, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
Certain risk factors have a high correlation to the development of dementia. Nobody wants to “lose their mind”. Dementia and Alzheimer’s can range in severity to mild confusion to forgetting loved ones and losing functioning. These diseases of the brain can also lead to distinct shifts in personality According to a recent Medical Express article […]
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