Seizures and Elderly
Seizures or medical term, epilepsy, is a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain. 3 Types of Seizures that can occur in the...
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ( ALS )
ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease ( baseball’s “Iron Horse”), is a progressive neurogenerative disease impacting the nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord. When these motor neurons die, the brain’s ability to initiate and...
Parkinson’s Dementia in Seniors
In simplest terms, Parkinson’s Dementia in Seniors “PD” is a central nervous system disorder than can affect movement, often involving tremors. These tremors can be exhibit themselves in outer extremities such as legs and arms, or internally such as one’s...