Alzheimer's Therapists in 33193
Erin Moyer Johnston
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33193 (Online Only)
Receiving a diagnosis for yourself or a loved one with cancer or other chronic illness, can be quite overwhelming and frightening. It can cause feelings of fear, sadness, confusion and difficulty moving forward. These emotions can be present with any change in our lives that feels as though our control is taken from us. But we can gain control back and find happiness in life again. It just takes a new way of seeing what is right in front of us.
Receiving a diagnosis for yourself or a loved one with cancer or other chronic illness, can be quite overwhelming and frightening. It can cause feelings of fear, sadness, confusion and difficulty moving forward. These emotions can be present with any change in our lives that feels as though our control is taken from us. But we can gain control back and find happiness in life again. It just takes a new way of seeing what is right in front of us.
Karen J Epple
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33193 (Online Only)
I would like to help you reclaim your joy. I understand that life isn't always easy, and I assist people of all ages who are feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed or lonely to find their way back to their best life. I provide a warm and friendly environment and feel that there can even be room in therapy for gentle humor. I value each person's story and am dedicated to providing an open-minded, safe and compassionate therapeutic relationship with my clients to enable you to share your thoughts and feelings, and to create a comfortable, open and safe environment where you can move forward towards a happier, more fulfilling life.
I would like to help you reclaim your joy. I understand that life isn't always easy, and I assist people of all ages who are feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed or lonely to find their way back to their best life. I provide a warm and friendly environment and feel that there can even be room in therapy for gentle humor. I value each person's story and am dedicated to providing an open-minded, safe and compassionate therapeutic relationship with my clients to enable you to share your thoughts and feelings, and to create a comfortable, open and safe environment where you can move forward towards a happier, more fulfilling life.
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Alzheimer's Therapists
What are the first-line treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease?
The first-line treatment for Alzheimer’s disease is often medication, which may be prescribed based on the severity of the disease. These include cholinesterase inhibitors, memantine, or a combination of the two. Behavioral treatments can help people cope with emotional distress, such as anxiety or anger, and explore lifestyle changes related to housing, caregiving, sleep, and finances.
When to seek treatment for Alzheimer’s?
It’s best to seek treatment at the first signs of dementia. Early warning signs of Alzheimer’s include memory problems, such as forgetting appointments or directions, as well as trouble concentrating, paying attention, retrieving words, and carrying out daily household tasks. An early diagnosis can help people slow the progression of the disease with treatment and plan for the future in terms of housing, support, finances, and legality.
Are there specific medications to treat Alzheimer’s?
Medications approved by the FDA to manage symptoms of Alzheimer’s include galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil for mild to moderate Alzheimer’s, and memantine, donepezil, and the rivastigmine patch for moderate to severe Alzheimer’s. These drugs can help manage the disease, but no drug currently cures the disease. Medications recently approved by the FDA, such aducanumab and lecanemab may slow the disease course, but aspects of their effectiveness are still debated.
Are there natural treatments for Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease cannot be cured via natural remedies (nor via medication), but some lifestyle habits can help forestall it or slow its progression. Lifestyle activities that can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease include regular exercise, a healthy, well-rounded diet, stimulating cognitive activity, time spent socializing, adequate sleep, and stress management as needed.