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...As Alzheimer's disease progresses, it can lead to symptoms and behavior changes such as: Some of these behavioral symptoms can be managed with drugs. Some people may try non-drug treatments...

...A common concern when finding caregivers for someone with Alzheimer's disease is safety. Approximately 1 in 10 elderly individuals in the United States living alone and independently are impacted by...

...Giving up driving privileges is something no one loves doing, but when a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, this is something they have to think about in a serious...

...Alzheimer's disease damages brain tissues. Over time, this damage causes changes in the brain. Cognitive symptoms such as memory loss occur. A person with Alzheimer's disease can also have behavioral...

...Alzheimer's disease is a progressive illness that is often broken down into 7 general stages: The stages do have some overlap. But each stage brings different symptoms and severity. Also...

...As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, communication becomes more and more impaired. A person with Alzheimer’s disease experiences progressive difficulty remembering things, and as more nerve cells in the brain are destroyed...

...Alzheimer’s disease has 3 stages. Late-stage Alzheimer’s is the final one. Symptoms become severe. The person with Alzheimer's eventually loses the ability to respond to their environment. Someone in this...

...When you care for or support someone with Alzheimer’s disease and incontinence, you may have questions. You may wonder how to manage this challenge. But armed with courage, respect, and...

...Gail was previously an advocate for AlzheimersDisease.net. Gail Weatherill has been a Registered Nurse since the days of bell-bottomed jeans and beehive hairdos. Forty years in, she will tell you...

...As in many diseases, Alzheimer’s is progressive. This means that symptoms start out mild before progressing to become more and more disruptive to daily life. The progression of Alzheimer’s disease...

...There are no drugs currently available that cure Alzheimer’s. But there is new research coming out every day that will help us understand and eventually treat the condition. Many different...

...Care for any medical condition can be costly. For Alzheimer's disease, the cost of care may be especially concerning. Depending on the stage of the disease, care needs can vary...

...With how important early detection is, some researchers have developed home screening tests for Alzheimer’s. There are positives and negatives to these tests. But they may be helpful in removing...

...Wandering is a relatively common symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. People with all types of dementia can wander or become confused about their location. And it can happen at any stage...

...Alzheimer’s disease has 3 stages: early, middle, and late. Early-stage symptoms are the mildest. People with early-stage Alzheimer’s may still function independently. For example, they may still drive, work, and...

...There is no single reason people develop Alzheimer’s disease. For each person who has it, there are a variety of factors at play. But doctors are aware of some risk...

...People with Alzheimer's disease are usually cared for by family members or friends, and the vast majority of people with Alzheimer's receive care in their own homes. Providing care for...

...I have been happily married to my husband, Steve, for more than a quarter century! We have two amazing adult children: a daughter, who is a high school teacher and...

...You have probably heard airline staff tell you that, in the event of an emergency, you should place your own oxygen mask on first before helping others. This is good...