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At the end of August, Dr. Edwards sent a letter to his patients notifying them that he will step back from seeing patients at the end of this calendar year. He wrote this article the following week.
Read More Puppy Power
"Coming here blends my professional and personal interests into a gift of service."
Read More The Families of MMC Project
"There is always more to learn about a person and a family, and Elias and I wanted to highlight what makes each both special and universal."
Read More A Lasting Legacy
"When you have a good experience with an organization like MMC and you have the ability to leave a gift, you do it."
Read More A New Role for Janet LeClair
Effective July 1, 2023, Janet LeClair is CEO of Memory & Movement Charlotte.
Read More Introducing Dr. Anita Wu
Dr. Wu will begin seeing Memory & Movement Charlotte patients in October of 2024, but she’s already getting acclimated.
Read More August 2023 Alzheimer’s Treatment Update
As we learn more about new and emerging drug therapies, we are committed to keeping patients and families informed.
Read More Take Charge! of Caregiver Mental Health
Strategies to make sure caregivers are also calm, clean, safe and loved.
Read More Memory & Movement Charlotte Statement on Donanemab
We remain hopeful that this is a true breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
Read More Unraveling a Diagnostic Mystery
“Dr. Iyer and his team continued to test for everything,” Nancy says. “They didn’t leave a single stone unturned because they didn’t want to treat Ed for something he didn’t have and potentially make things worse."
Read More April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month
To educate more people know about Parkinson’s and support care for current patients - as well as research that will one day lead to a cure
Read More Our Take on Lecanemab
There are considerable risks — however, we remain hopeful that this is a step forward.
Read More Love Match
Frannie and Herb Browne have a theme song: Accentuate the Positive, by the Andrews Sisters.
Read More The Beat Goes On
I don’t pretend I don’t have Parkinson’s – I do. But I feel very fortunate, really. Life is good.
Read More Family Matters
Family is our biggest support...there are things we don't like...but we let it go and try to enjoy every day.
Read More More than a Game
The Sandra Ray Invitational Golf Tournament is about compassion, family, and a shared desire to make a difference for people living with dementia in our community.
Read More Proven: Reflections from a Longtime Board Member
Proof of concept is defined as an exercise to determine whether an idea can become reality. This community has proven ours.
Read More Caregiver Re-Connections
With support from The Cannon Foundation, we're revisiting our educational initiatives with an eye toward broad accessibility and impact.
Read More Reunion to Remember
Long term memories provide joy and meaning - "it's as if she put her illness on hold for a few days and lived as her younger self."
Read More From the Heart
Kathy Thomas believes a chance encounter saved her husband's life - and her own - more than once.
Read More Together, Month by Month
Bill Snider honors his wife Marti through a monthly gift to Memory & Movement Charlotte
Read More The Forgotten Half: A Parkinson’s Symposium Presentation
Dr. Iyer and Robyn discuss the role of caregivers at the Parkinson's Association annual symposium
Read More A Brighter Spot
Artist Lita Gatlin expressed the caregiving journey through a very special painting.
Read More Home Sweet Home
"I see this as an investment in longevity. Owning our facility represents stability for tomorrow."
Read More Interview with Dr. Edwards on Much Abides
From a hand tremor to MMC...it's all in the book and in this interview!
Read More CN2 Hometown Hero
MMC is among first in region to offer SynOne test for Parkinson's disease
Read More New Diagnostic Tool
MMC is among first in region to offer SynOne test for Parkinson's disease
Read More Jerry and Barbara
A lifetime of catching curveballs prepared him for the challenges of caregiving.
Read More A Gift of Opportunity
Apparo's gift of in-kind technology support connects a community of volunteers and helps MMC help families.
Read More Partnership for Local Impact
David Moore Foundation leader sees an opportunity to make a greater impact together.
Read More Growing Stronger: The Next Phase
Eight years in, Memory and Movement Charlotte continues to evolve and grow.
Read More Biogen’s New Alzheimer’s Drug: What You Need to Know Now
The Federal Drug Administration announced on June 7 that they have approved Aducanumab for the treatment of mild Alzheimer’s disease. Aducanumab is Biogen’s version of an anti-amyloid drug that removes…
Read More All New Take Charge! Online Resource Library
We are excited to announce that the Take Charge! Online Resource Library is now live on our site and ready for our patients and members to view. Take Charge! is…
Read More Parkinson’s Awareness Month: Celebrating What We Can Do Today
By Dr. Sanjay Iyer, Memory & Movement Charlotte’s Medical Director Our Founding Physician, Dr. Charles Edwards II, often counsels, “It’s too easy to mourn the losses. We have to celebrate…
Read More Preview of “Much Abides: A Survival Guide for Aging Lives” by Dr. Charles Edwards
This article first appeared in Mecklenburg Medicine, a publication of the Mecklenburg County Medical Society. Finding purpose and peace in the final chapter of life is the theme of…
Read More Why We Should Talk About Suicide According to Dr. Melissa Shepard
According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 1.3 million adults attempt suicide each year in the United States. For a tragedy of this magnitude, it is incredible that simply…
Read More Memory & Movement Summer 2020 Newsletter
News, stories and messages of hope from our providers, patients and their families. Click below to download and read the online version of the Summer, 2020 newsletter.
Read More What is a Care Plan visit?
What in the world is a Care Plan and do I need one? A Care Plan is one important element of putting into practice the Take Charge! approach we teach…
Read More Social Distancing Fundraisers You Can Do At Home!
-Create a Facebook Fundraiser in honor of your loved one (or yourself!) -Challenge friends to set a walking goal for the month of June and ask that they donate a…
Read More Tips for Fall Prevention
As we age the risk and impact of falls increases significantly, especially if you or a loved one has a dementia or movement disorder diagnosis. In this video Sanjay Iyer,…
Read More Help Your Loved One Stay Clean With No-Rinse Shampoo Caps
Have a loved one who struggles with bathing and showering? Robyn Wolkofsky, PA-C shows us an easier way to clean hair. Find the no-rinse shampoo cap and other helpful products…
Read More Navigating Quarantine with a Loved One in a Long-Term Care Facility
Chris Ryskiewich is a part-time nurse at Memory & Movement Charlotte who devotes much of her time outside the workplace to caring for her mother and mother-in-law, both of whom…
Read More Gentle Bed Exercises to Start Your Day
A little bit of gentle movement in the morning (or at any point during the day!) can help you go through your days in the right mindset. Check out this…
Read More Video Chatting Tutorials Including Zoom, FaceTime and More.
We are thinking of all of our patients, families and healthcare workers during this stressful time. The need to isolate elderly and high risk groups due to the coronavirus outbreak…
Read More Help Our Providers Continue to Treat Our Patients
Dear friends, In these unprecedented times, everywhere we look neighbors are helping neighbors, everyone is doing what they can for the greater good and we need your help. Our income…
Read More Coping with Health Anxiety
With a pandemic sweeping the nation, it’s understandable that many people will experience some health anxiety. Here are some tips on how to recognize and cope with your own health…
Read More Your Medicare check-up, no paper gown needed!
“Have you had your annual check-up yet?” No, not with your doctor, but with your health insurance plan! October 15 – December 7, 2019 is the open enrollment period for…
Read More For the Sake of Argument… or Not!
Those of you who have attended our Caregiver Connections education classes have heard the advice, “Don’t argue.” Of course, this is easier said than done, as we all like to…
Read More New, Old Traditions
December. The month carries with it a host of emotions. For some it brings to mind cozy family gatherings, stirring up nostalgia of past family holidays. But sometimes a feeling…
Read More Driving – The Elephant in the Room
Driving is the biggest safety concern we address with our patients. There is also no topic that elicits stronger emotions than hearing concerns about your ability to drive. At some…
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