Leeza Gibbons helps patients and families at eight
Leeza's Place locations nationwide.
Are you a busy parent with an elderly relative who has been diagnosed with Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease? Becoming educated about the progression of Alzheimer's disease, its stages, particular deficits, what the sufferer is likely thinking and feeling in certain situations have a definite impact on the patient's health. (see Caring for aging family members in a digital world)
A capable caregiver can help a loved feel one more comfortable, certainly; Research also shows that the rate of cognitive and physical decline due to Alzheimer's disease (as measured by
nursing home placement) can also be slowed.
In Los Angeles, find help for elderly family members through:
- Leeza's Place is a multifaceted reprieve, for both caregivers and the recently diagnosed, that integrates educational programs, connective social activities, emotional support, and intergenerational programming designed to help you navigate through your community's continuum of care. See below for 3 LA area locations.
- UCLA, UCI, UCSF, Stanford, and UCSD are all heavily involved in clinical trials for new Alzheimer's treatments and all are aggressively seeking new research subjects given the high volume of potential agents in development right now. Another good resource is http://clinicaltrials.gov/.
- For monitoring ongoing research in this field, check out Alzforum.org.
- Learn more about Alzheimer's Disease and how to become a helpful caregiver at GilbertGuide.com.
- Hoag Hospital's Neuroscience Center of Excellence focuses on prevention, early detection, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease with ancillary programs on Parkinsons, stroke, depression, schizophrenia, etc..
5000 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 110
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(entrance on Addison Street)
818-817-3259
Assistance League Leeza's Place
1370 North St. Andrews Place
Hollywood, CA 90028
323-460-6877
Fax: 323-460-6893
Leeza's Place at Olympia Medical Center
5901 West Olympic Blvd, Suite 300A
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-932-5414
Hoag Neurosciences Center
One Hoag Drive, PO Box 6100
Newport Beach, Calif., 92658-6100
949-764-6066
Comments
Clinical studies that test potential new treatments are the best chance we have for fighting Alzheimer’s Disease. Current therapies treat the symptoms associated with it, not the disease itself. The goal of the ICARA Study is to explore if an investigational drug, called bapineuzumab, can help slow the progression of Alzheimer's. There is no charge to participate in this study and patients are monitored by a medical team, including a physician. Patients and families affected by Alzheimer’s can visit www.icarastudy.com to see if they’re eligible to enroll.
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