by Jerome Porter | Oct 21, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease, Elder Law
There is nothing better than good news on the health front these days. Now there are some, for the huge numbers of people suffering from Alzheimer’s dementia and ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). Researchers have found links...
by Jerome Porter | Aug 5, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease, Elder Law, Estate Planning
Dementia has forced Jack Hanna, wildlife expert, author, and TV producer known for starring in shows like Animal Adventures, Voices for Wildlife, and Into the Wild, to retire from his work and public life. Known as “Jungle” Jack, he left the Columbus Zoo...
by Jerome Porter | Jul 15, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease, Elder Law
Around the world, someone is diagnosed with dementia every three seconds. Dementia is a catchall phrase that refers to many types of neurodegenerative diseases. Neurodegenerative diseases bring about the onset of dementia including but not limited to: Alzheimer’s...
by Jerome Porter | Jan 14, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease
Approximately two-thirds of all diagnosed cases of dementia are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease according to reports published by The National Institute of Health (NIH) Library of Medicine. Alzheimer’s is also one of the most expensive diseases to treat and...
by Jerome Porter | Sep 17, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease
When diagnosed with dementia, the future may seem uncertain, and preparing for the future can no longer be avoided. If you or someone you love has received a dementia diagnosis, begin immediately to discuss and seek guidance for future care. For help in implementing...
by Jerome Porter | Aug 27, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease, Special Needs
The first US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for a drug to treat Alzheimer’s since 2003 has recently been introduced under the trademark Aduhelm™. The drug, Aducanumab, is a therapeutic drug that clinically demonstrates a potential to delay further...
