Alzheimer`s Disease/best hospital for NPH

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Expert: - 6/28/2010


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We live in NE PA...my mom has NPH and her PCP suggested spinal tap for her condition at one point...but he is also personal friend and I asked what he would do if it were his Mom and he said nothing..but I feel like I'm not doing enough for my Mom and would like to take her for a good evaluation by someone who has a lot of experience in this field...can you suggest some places? ty

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Hello Karen,

Thank you for writing.   NPH is actually a very treatable condition, and although the shunt procedure needed to relieve the water accumulation sounds extensive, it is realtively easy.  

I would strongly suggest a second opinion and feel that the University of PA hospital in Philadelphia or Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore would be excellent choices.

Best Regards,
Michalene Peticca, MA

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Michalene Peticca

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I'd be happy to help with any questions about Alzheimer's or Dementia diseases. I can also help with Medicare, Long term care & other insurance questions.

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I have my Masters degree in Geriatrics and am credentialed through the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Pennstate Milton Hershey hospital and the American Geriatrics Society. I've been in healthcare for over 20 years and worked directly with Alzheimer's and Dementia individuals for most of that time. I am also a licensed insurance agent in PA and MD. Currently i train healthcare professionals to care for Alzheimer and Dementia individuals and i have been a care manager for guardianship services in PA

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American Geriatrics Society

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Masters degree in Geriatrics Licensed insurance agent in PA & MD.

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PHI Homes in Pennsylvania York, Dauphin & Adams County Area on Aging The Jewish Home of Harrisburg

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