What's the Link Between Dementia and Age-Related Macular Degeneration?...Both age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, are linked to the aging process. Researchers have been increasingly wondering if...reactionscomments
Unrecognizable: Who Are You?...Alzheimer's is a very sad disease. It is sad for the person with it and all the loss that accompanies it. It...reactionscomments
What's the Link Between Dementia and Air Pollution?...Although a variety of factors may cause dementia, scientists have been looking at a somewhat unexpected possible variable: air pollution. Several studies...reactionscomments
Is it Alzheimer's, Dementia, or Something Else?...All forms of dementia are not the same. There are many types of brain diseases or conditions that cause cognitive impairments in...reactions3comments
Is There an End to Alzheimer's?...Alzheimer's is generally considered a chronic illness that progresses over time. It is also a fatal disease. Each person experiences the course...reactions1comment
Can a Blood Test Diagnose Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias?...Alzheimer's disease (AD) diagnosis is a challenge for patients, physicians, and researchers. There is no single accurate test to diagnose AD. People...reactionscomments
Shannon Simcox...Shannon is the event chair for the Philadelphia Walk to End Alzheimer's. In addition to promoting the event, she raises funds and...
Kim Peretz-Mok...Kim was previously an advocate on AlzheimersDisease.net. A decade ago when Kim became the primary caregiver for her father, she never envisioned...
Pat White...Pat was previously an advocate on AlzheimersDisease.net. Pat is a former music educator with music degrees from Univ. of Tenn. at Chattanooga...
Why Participate in a Clinical Trial?...Medical research often uses clinical trials in order to find new information about diseases and treatments. Clinical trials are studies that evaluate...
What Animals Can Give: Animal Therapy to Cope with Dementia...I am amazed even today, a couple years later, how perceptive, caring, and loving animals are to those who are sick. My...reactionscomments
Support Groups for Caregivers...Being a caregiver can take a lot of energy, especially for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. Caregivers face not only the...
Cognitive Issues in Alzheimer’s...Problems with cognition (thinking) are one of the most well-known symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Trouble remembering things and people can be one...
Daily Care Needs for Someone with Alzheimer's Disease...The middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease, or moderate Alzheimer’s disease, can last for many, many years. A person's functioning at the beginning...
Home Safety Tips...As Alzheimer’s progresses, it may be harder to safely do things around the house. People with Alzheimer’s may forget how to do...
Coping with Early Stage Alzheimer's...There are different stages of Alzheimer’s disease, and a common model of the disease is the three-stage model: early stage (also called...
How to Plan for the Legal & Financial Aspects of Alzheimer's...Legal and financial planning are important for everyone, in case of an emergency or even simply for the future, but especially so...
Resources and Support for Late-Stage Alzheimer's...Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease can be difficult. This is especially true as the disease gets worse and the person needs...
Help Center...You’ve come to the right place! Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about the inner workings of AlzheimersDisease.net, as well...
How to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease...There are a variety of risk factors in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. While some are unable to be modified, like age...