If you are caregiving for a spouse or parent with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you know all too well the varied and complex behaviors associated with the disease, and one of the most difficult is the change in moods – the night and day difference from that sweet, kind person into a bitter, […]
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There’s never been a more exciting time in the world of Alzheimer’s research than now, and new developments seem to be springing up each time we turn around. The latest data is likely to create a big leap forward in the crusade for a cure: the correlation between Alzheimer’s disease and the body’s natural immune
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Memories are one of the most precious things we have. We decorate our homes and offices with pictures of what we hold dear. We look back on old movies and smile with the nostalgia of years ago. These memories keep us wrapped in happiness, and losing them is something no one wants to experience. Alzheimer's
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In the Age Wave/Merrill Lynch’s 2014 study, it was shown that people are now more worried about Alzheimer’s than cancer or diabetes. The study states that most people are concerned about the impact on their family and the loss of independence. What changes will Alzheimer’s bring to my family? What type of care will be
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As aging adults with dementia are on the rise, you may find yourself caring for a parent afflicted with this disease. Balancing care for your parent, children, and spouse while maintaining a career can become extremely stressful. Because most caregivers focus on providing the best care they can for their loved ones, they oftentimes feel
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As our population continues to age, more people have been and will continue to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. While some researchers are looking at ways to cure it, others are working on how to prevent it – and researchers at Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center believe they have discovered a useful tool that may
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Until recently, many people believed that memory loss signaled the start of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. But in a recent study, researchers found that there may be other early warning signs of dementia. Here’s what you should know about these surprising symptoms: Changes in food cravings: This is particularly true if a new preference for
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Do you know the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia? The difference between these two similar, but different cognitive disorders is confusing for many people. Often, it is assumed that they are just two different words for the same condition. However, that’s not quite the case. In short, Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia, but not
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Of the many things we’d hope to see if we could look into the future, Alzheimer’s disease is definitely not one of them. However, if you could know in advance that Alzheimer’s was imminent, would you want to find out in order to prepare yourself and your loved ones? A new blood test that predicts
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We hear all the time about the benefits of exercise, but it’s not as well known that exercise can be of great benefit specifically to those with Alzheimer’s in preventing muscle weakness and other issues related to inactivity. As with anyone interested in beginning an exercise program, a physician should first be consulted. Then, try
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