How Much Does Alzheimer's Care Cost?...Care for any medical condition can be costly. For Alzheimer's disease, the cost of care may be especially concerning. Depending on the...
Home Screening Tests for Alzheimer’s...With how important early detection is, some researchers have developed home screening tests for Alzheimer’s. There are positives and negatives to these...
Wandering...Wandering is a relatively common symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. People with all types of dementia can wander or become confused about their...
Early-Stage Symptoms...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...
Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s Disease...There is no single reason people develop Alzheimer’s disease. For each person who has it, there are a variety of factors at...
Caregiver's Role in Caring for People with Alzheimer's...People with Alzheimer's disease are usually cared for by family members or friends, and the vast majority of people with Alzheimer's receive...
TheLongPointGirl...I have been happily married to my husband, Steve, for more than a quarter century! We have two amazing adult children: a...
Caregiver Self-Care: The Key to Avoiding Burnout...You have probably heard airline staff tell you that, in the event of an emergency, you should place your own oxygen mask...
Alice Scarr...Alice was previously an advocate on AlzheimersDisease.net. Alice B. Scarr is a medical social worker in the field of hospice care. Alice...
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What's New in Basic Science & Drug Research?...Research is constantly being done to discover new information about the detection, prevention, treatment, and cure of Alzheimer’s disease. What the public...
Mood Changes in Alzheimer’s...Mood changes are one of the main symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. These symptoms, like psychosis, social withdrawal, and aggression, can be among...
Understanding Visual and Spatial Problems in Alzheimer’s Disease...Having problems navigating your space is one of the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Spatial and visual issues, as well as memory...
Early-Stage Alzheimer's Support Programs & Resources...Getting an Alzheimer's disease diagnosis can be overwhelming or intimidating, for both patients and caregivers. People may not know a lot about...
How Does Alzheimer's Disease Impact Relationships?...A major medical diagnosis can impact relationships of all kinds, and a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is no different. A person with...
What Is Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease?...Although most diagnoses of Alzheimer’s disease occur in people age 65 and older, there are younger individuals who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s...
Is There a Cure for Alzheimer's Disease?...Alzheimer’s disease can be extremely disruptive for both those who live with it and their families. It is hard to watch a...
Symptoms of Alzheimer’s...Alzheimer’s disease destroys cells in the brain, called neurons, and their connections. It mostly targets the memory areas of the brain. This...
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