November/December 2009

Her extraordinary gifts as a musician have inspired millions, but many people are unaware of her neurological challenges.

An estimated six out of 10 people with Alzheimer's will wander from their homes or caregiving facilities at some point during their illness.

Alzheimer's attracts the largest number of research dollars, but there are over 100 different kinds of dementia. Here are the four most common.

This strain of H1N1, or “swine flu,” poses problems for children and adults with neurological and other chronic disorders and deserves special emphasis.

People with neurologic conditions should be vaccinated to avoid the potential complications of H1N1 flu.

When caring for ALS patients, choosing the right treatment may help them live longer and more comfortably.

Holiday shopping is more challenging with a neurologic disorder. Enjoy the holidays more and make shopping easier with these tips and techniques.

The annual National Memory Screen Day encourages people to test their memory and thinking skills with a simple and safe “healthy brain check-up.”

Recording seizure activity with an epilepsy seizure diary can help physicians choose more effective treatment.

Go beyond Alzheimer’s disease and discover more about other forms of dementia.

When symptoms of cauda equina syndrome kicked in, it changed my life and gave me the desire to help improve our health care system.