Dr. Nathan HerrmanninThe Memory DoctorIs my parent safe in a nursing home?Question: With the recent news about an ex-nurse admitting to killing eight seniors in long-term care facilities, do I need to be worried…Jul 27, 2017Jul 27, 2017
Dr. Nathan HerrmanninThe Memory DoctorCan alcohol consumption prevent Alzheimer’s disease? Don’t count on it.Question: Does alcohol consumption prevent Alzheimer’s disease?May 2, 2017May 2, 2017
Dr. Nathan HerrmanninThe Memory DoctorIs it safe to leave someone with Alzheimer’s home alone?Question: When is it no longer safe to leave my wife with Alzheimer’s disease home alone?Jan 23, 2017Jan 23, 2017
Dr. Nathan HerrmanninThe Memory DoctorAlzheimer’s and genetics: Will I get the disease if my parent has it?Question: My mother has Alzheimer’s disease. Does that mean I will get it?Nov 30, 2016Nov 30, 2016
Dr. Nathan HerrmanninThe Memory DoctorWhen is it time to consider a nursing home for my spouse with Alzheimer’s?Placement in long-term care is one of the more difficult decisions facing caregivers of patients with dementia. Let me start by stating…Nov 28, 2016Nov 28, 2016
Dr. Nathan HerrmanninThe Memory DoctorThe lowdown on Alzheimer’s disease drugsQuestion: How effective are the currently available Alzheimer’s disease drugs?Nov 24, 2016Nov 24, 2016
Dr. Nathan HerrmanninThe Memory DoctorDementia and driving: When it’s time to hang up the keysAs a memory doctor, the most difficult thing I have to do is to tell a patient and their family about the diagnosis of dementia. The second…Nov 22, 2016Nov 22, 2016
Dr. Nathan HerrmanninThe Memory DoctorWhat causes memory problems?Question: If it isn’t Alzheimer’s disease that’s causing my memory loss, what is it?Nov 14, 20161Nov 14, 20161
Dr. Nathan HerrmanninThe Memory DoctorHow Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosedQuestion: Do I need a brain scan to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease?Nov 14, 2016Nov 14, 2016
Dr. Nathan HerrmanninThe Memory DoctorIs it dementia or Alzheimer’s?As a memory disorders specialist, “Is it dementia or Alzheimer’s” is one of the most common questions I get asked, and I’m often unsure…Nov 14, 2016Nov 14, 2016
