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...Alice was previously an advocate on AlzheimersDisease.net. Alice B. Scarr is a medical social worker in the field of hospice care. Alice provides social services and bereavement counseling to her...

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...Research is constantly being done to discover new information about the detection, prevention, treatment, and cure of Alzheimer’s disease. What the public sees as “breakthroughs” are typically years and years...

...Mood changes are one of the main symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. These symptoms, like psychosis, social withdrawal, and aggression, can be among the hardest for caretakers to deal with. Understanding...

...Having problems navigating your space is one of the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Spatial and vision issues as well as memory impairment are common. These problems can affect a...

...Getting an Alzheimer's disease diagnosis can be overwhelming or intimidating, for both patients and caregivers. People may not know a lot about the disease, have a lot of misinformation, or...

...A major medical diagnosis can impact relationships of all kinds, and a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is no different. A person with Alzheimer's disease may have a wide variety of...

...Although most diagnoses of Alzheimer’s disease occur in people age 65 and older, there are younger individuals who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, also called younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease...

...When a person is first diagnosed with a medical condition, it’s normal to wonder if there’s a cure. For many ailments, modern medicine has developed effective treatments that result in...

...Alzheimer’s disease destroys cells in the brain, called neurons, and their connections. It mostly targets the memory areas of the brain. This is what causes the earliest symptoms, like memory...

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...It used to be that the only way to get an accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s was by looking at the person's brain tissue after they died. Thanks to advancements in...

...Once an Alzheimer's diagnosis has been made, the person diagnosed and their loved ones may feel a range of emotions: sadness, being overwhelmed, fear, or even maybe a little relief...

...Dementia is a more general term than Alzheimer's disease. Dementia describes symptoms of memory impairment or cognitive decline severe enough to affect activities of daily living. Alzheimer’s is the most...

...As a person with Alzheimer’s ages, symptoms will change and often worsen. In addition to symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, a person may have other health problems. Being able to identify...

...There is no easy way to say it. When your doctor tells you that you have Alzheimer’s disease, you may feel overwhelmed. After all, this marks a profound change in...

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...At AlzheimersDisease.net we empower patients and caregivers to take control of Alzheimer’s disease by providing a platform to learn, educate, and connect with peers and healthcare professionals. Alzheimer’s disease can...