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...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...

...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...

...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...

...In order to stay up to date on latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies and how to cope with Alzheimer's disease every day, AlzheimersDisease.net brings you frequent articles, points of view and...

...Have a question? Ask the community! Share your story or read about others living with Alzheimer's disease. Post in our forum boards and join the conversation! See the latest activity...

...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...