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."

"It's not just me and Michael J. Fox - I want the rest of us to meet!"

Kathy Thomas believes a chance encounter saved her husband's life - and her own - more than once.

Bill Snider honors his wife Marti through a monthly gift to Memory & Movement Charlotte

Dr. Iyer and Robyn discuss the role of caregivers at the Parkinson's Association annual symposium

Artist Lita Gatlin expressed the caregiving journey through a very special painting.

"I see this as an investment in longevity. Owning our facility represents stability for tomorrow."

Onsite therapeutic gym is an opportunity to expand a relationship

From a hand tremor to MMC...it's all in the book and in this interview!

MMC patient JoAnn Britt keeps stepping up to the canvas

MMC is among first in region to offer SynOne test for Parkinson's disease

MMC is among first in region to offer SynOne test for Parkinson's disease

When an AARP writer needed an expert she turned to Memory & Movement Charlotte!

Using the tools you have

A lifetime of catching curveballs prepared him for the challenges of caregiving.

"Pam is the dearest thing in my life. MMC honors that."

"It's not a diet - it's a lifestyle."

Apparo's gift of in-kind technology support connects a community of volunteers and helps MMC help families.

David Moore Foundation leader sees an opportunity to make a greater impact together.

"I see in this scene why I started MMC"

Eight years in, Memory and Movement Charlotte continues to evolve and grow.

"I decided to find the resources I’d need to live as independently as possible – and help other people do the same.”

Dr. Chuck Edwards' story was featured in the September, 2021 issue

"No one is schooled in how to be an advocate or a caregiver. Luckily, I had some skills I could adapt."

"They gave me the tools and time I needed"

"MMC helped us peel back the veil"

Dr. Charles Edwards and caregiver Tracey Reading had a candid, heartfelt conversation about the stages of dementia from the perspective of a caregiver.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

-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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

An essay written by one of our caregivers, shared with permission.

“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…

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…

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…

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…