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Dr. Domenico Pratico
Feb 243 min read
Anxiety or Concerns about Visiting a Friend with Dementia? ~ Dr. Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
Do you have anxiety or concerns about visiting a friend with dementia? Ask questions and reach out before you go to make it meaningful.
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Dr. Domenico Pratico
Feb 33 min read
Caregiver Burnout ~ Dr. Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
Caregiver Burnout is not a reflection of how much you care about the person with the disease. Burnout is normal and your health is critical.
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Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jan 133 min read
Helping Someone with Dementia Shower or Bathe ~ Dr. Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
Helping someone with dementia bathe can be challenging. Some are resistant. Read this blog to learn about causes and tips for less stress.
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Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jan 32 min read
A White Lie or Redirecting Strategies ~ Dr. Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
A white lie or therapeutic fibbing can be preferable to the truth for one with dementia. Redirecting the conversation is another strategy.
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Dr. Domenico Pratico
Dec 9, 20243 min read
Helping People with Dementia Eat Better ~ Dr. Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
Mealtimes, eating well and nutrition can be challenging for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers .
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Dr. Domenico Pratico
Nov 12, 20244 min read
Alzheimer's Disease and Reframing Perceptions: The Battle of Our Time ~ Dr. Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
Despite the exponentially growing numbers of those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease; the battle to reframe perceptions and words we use to
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Dr. Domenico Pratico
Nov 4, 20243 min read
Ultra Processed Fast Foods and their Impact on Brain Health~ by Dr. Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
Learn about the dangers of ultra processed fast foods to your brain health and overall health supported by scientific research.
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Dr. Domenico Pratico
Oct 28, 20243 min read
What is Sleep Apnea?~ Dr. Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
Learn more about the condition known as sleep apnea, the different types of sleep apnea: symptoms and therapies What is Sleep Apnea? Â ...
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Dr. Domenico Pratico
Oct 21, 20243 min read
How Does Alzheimer's Disease Affect the Brain ~ Dr. Domenico Pratico' - MD, FCPP
How Does Alzheimer’s Disease Affect the Brain? Alzheimer's Disease research suggests the following pathophysiology.
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Dr. Domenico Pratico
Oct 7, 20242 min read
Can Hearing Aids Help Reduce Cognitive Decline and Dementia?-Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
Hearing aids helps more than just hearing: scientific evidence suggests brain health benefits and reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease
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Dr. Domenico Pratico
Oct 2, 20243 min read
Unraveling Anosognosia: when a patient can't grasp their diagnosis-Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
If a patient with dementia or a brain disorder cannot cognitively grasp a medical diagnosis, it may be anosognosia, a little-known illness.
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Dr. Domenico Pratico
Sep 23, 20242 min read
Stroke does not affect only older people -Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Recent statistics reveal that stroke rates among younger adults have surged by over 40% in the past few decades. Despite this alarming...
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Dr. Domenico Pratico
Sep 2, 20243 min read
2024 World Alzheimer’s Month: Shining a Light on Alzheimer's - Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
It's been 12 years since September was declared and celebrated as World Alzheimer’s Month, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness...
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Dr. Domenico Pratico
Aug 26, 20243 min read
Man’s Best friend and Dementia International Dog Day - Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Man's best friend" is a common name given to domestic dogs, referring to their multi-millennia-long history of close relations, loyalty,...
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Dr. Domenico Pratico
Aug 5, 20242 min read
Good Oral Health May Reduce Risk of Cognitive Decline ~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Paying a visit to the dentist for many of us is not fun nor a joyride. However, findings from some recent studies are now making a dental...
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Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jul 22, 20242 min read
Did You Get EVOO Today? ~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
If you didn’t grow up with olive groves as part of the local landscape, you might not have grown up with extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) in...
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Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jul 15, 20243 min read
Can ChatGPT help in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease? ~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) involves the comprehensive assessment of cognitive symptoms, functional abilities, and...
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Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jul 8, 20242 min read
Alzheimer’s disease drug development : an update~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects a significant portion of older individuals, with its prevalence expected to rise in the coming years....
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Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jul 1, 20242 min read
The Mediterranean Diet: Past, Present, and Future ~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
The Past More than 70 years ago, supported by the Rockefeller Foundation, Leland Allbaugh published a survey on the island of Crete. In...
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Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jun 24, 20243 min read
BRAIN INJURY~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Understanding Brain Injury: Causes, Types, and Impacts Brain injuries are more common than many realize. In fact, current studies reveal...
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