Posts Tagged ‘Alzheimer’s’
Like Father, Like Son: An NPH Journey
One man watched his father decline into a state of confusion until diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Then he found himself traveling the same road.
Read MoreThe Miami Herald Raises Awareness of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
When our traditional notions of aging can cloud our ability to ask questions early and often for our loved ones…
Read MoreGrey’s Anatomy Highlights Misdiagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
On Thursday, March 19, 2015, Grey’s Anatomy aired an episode which highlighted Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and raised awareness of a “treatable dementia.”
Read MoreA Sad Farewell to a Rock Legend and HA Advocate: Dick Wagner
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Dick Wagner from respiratory failure following a cardiac procedure two weeks earlier. He was a rock legend, a gentleman living with NPH and advocating for awareness, and a friend of HA.
Read MoreIs There a Cure for My Dementia?
Today’s article in Parade Magazine, What If Grandpa Doesn’t Really Have Alzheimer’s?, plays an important role in our quest to educate the public about the form of hydrocephalus called Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus or NPH. While the condition was identified over 50 years ago, there is little research into the condition, which so far is the only known reversible form of dementia but it is often mistaken for Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s Disease.
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