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The occupational therapist of the AFA Alcalá center, Laura Caballero, explains the approach to neurodegenerative diseases via cognitive stimulation and occupational therapy workshops through NeuronUP. Introduction Who are we? The Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Association of Alcalá de Henares was created in 1997 as a resource for and by family members of Alzheimer’s patients in order …
Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disease that affects muscle movement and the central nervous system. Among the functions it affects, there are two of vital importance: communication and swallowing. These two areas are worked on through speech therapy, the language area being fundamental in Parkinson’s, so that the patient can communicate and not see his quality …
The remains from a shipwreck. That’s what I like to call what Alzheimer´s doesn’t take away. And that is, in a way, the representation of what outlasts the disease after such a tremendous tsunami of destruction. After the loss of memories, identity and—why not say it—the very essence of the person,in a person with Alzheimer’s there is …
Alzheimer’s disease is relentless. It progresses steadily while we are waiting for a miracle drug to get us out of this nightmare. While we want to remain optimistic, such magic pills may not reach the market for years to come, and the current medication leaves most people unsatisfied. What should we do? Sit back and do …
What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the most common neurodegenerative movement disorder, with studies reporting prevalence between 108-207 per 100,000 in Europe. Although a pure genetic origin can be demonstrated in a minority of patients, the fundamental cause of PD is unknown, with age being the single largest risk factor associated with the …
Here you will find valuable information on the definition, symptoms, types, causes and prevention of mild cognitive impairment, and learn how neuropsychological testing may help with the treatment of mild cognitive impairment.
Communication is a means of verbal and nonverbal expression that allows us to interact with others, this being an extremely important resource in the relationship between the patient with dementia and his primary caregiver. Usually, due to the lack of knowledge about how to approach and communicate with people with dementia, caregivers and people close …
The field of neuropsychological profile research in dementias is a prolific field, more and more interest is placed in knowing what are the defining characteristics of this nosological entity, understanding in depth how the different cognitive abilities are affected will help us to make early diagnoses in order to intervene in subjects and slow down …
Dementia with Lewy bodies Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is the second most common neurodegenerative dementia after Alzheimer’s disease, with an estimated prevalence according to different studies between 2% and 25% of all cases (Vann Jones and O’Brien, 2014). What is Lewy body dementia? This neurodegenerative disease is mainly characterized by the accumulation of Lewy …
