Andrew E. Budson M.D.

About

Andrew Budson, M.D., is a professor of neurology at Boston University, a lecturer in neurology at Harvard Medical School, and Chief of Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology at the Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System. He is the author of Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory and Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.

Books by Andrew E. Budson M.D.

Recent Posts

Manage Wandering in Dementia

Wandering is common in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Learn to prevent your loved one from wandering and track them if lost.

Stay Safe in the Home With Dementia

Accidents can happen to anyone—but they are more likely to happen to those with dementia. Guns, knives, stoves, and power tools can all lead to disasters at home.

How to Manage Medications When Dealing With Dementia

Strokes, seizures, bleeding, and other disasters can occur if medications are not taken correctly for someone with dementia.

Using Memory Aids

Whether recovering from a traumatic brain injury or struggling with mild dementia, memory aids could help.

Clinical Trial of Alzheimer's Drug Lecanemab Looks Promising

A new drug appears to be able to slow down the clinical deterioration in people with early Alzheimer’s disease.

Basic Memory Strategies

For those suffering from COVID brain fog, traumatic brain injury, normal aging, or mild dementia, these strategies can help maintain or improve memory.

Improve Communication in Dementia With the Three Time Principles

Are you dealing with a loved one's difficult dementia behaviors? Improve your communication skills to foster positive behaviors and reduce challenges.

When Faced With Unwanted Behaviors in Dementia, Try the 4Rs

Dealing with difficult behaviors in dementia? Try the 4Rs: Reassure, reconsider, redirect, and relax.

Use Antecedents and Consequences to Manage Dementia Behaviors

Once you understand both the antecedents and the consequences of a behavior, making a plan to improve that behavior becomes straightforward.

Trouble with Behavior in Dementia? Try the ABCs

You probably consider the antecedents—what came before—when you are evaluating a behavior. But don’t forget to consider the consequences as well.