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...Watching a loved one slowly change due to Alzheimer’s disease is hard for loved ones and caregivers. The nature of Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias is such that many...

...Trisha was previously an advocate on AlzheimersDisease.net. It is a pleasure and an honor to be involved with the Health Union’s Alzheimer’s community. As a healthcare professional, advocacy for clients...

...Most individuals with Alzheimer's disease are diagnosed after the age of 65, which is classified as late-onset. It is generally accepted that the cause of late-onset Alzheimer's disease isn't known...

...Within the patient population of Alzheimer’s disease, there are certain populations that may warrant extra attention or research, or are worth noting and discussing. This includes early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and...

...The terms dementia and Alzheimer’s are often used together. This can lead to the idea that the 2 terms mean the exact same thing, or that they describe the same...

...Pam was previously a health leader on AlzheimersDisease.net. Pam was a busy, working, single, mother of three in 2012 when her mother, Jewel, first began to display the symptoms of...

...Alzheimer's disease is a type of brain disease that causes difficulty remembering things, confusion, and behavioral changes. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. Between 60 and 80...

...Alzheimer’s can impact sleep. Sleep issues can happen at any stage of Alzheimer’s disease. Changes in how much and how well you sleep are common as you age. But Alzheimer’s...

...Before the early 2000s, the only sure way to diagnose someone with Alzheimer’s disease was by looking at their brain after they died. But thanks to advances in science, doctors...

...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...