It wasn't all that long ago when most people, including many doctors, felt that there really wasn't much point in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease until later stages when symptoms were out of control, so to speak. There are many types of dementia, and so, the thought process went, if you couldn't cure them, what difference did it make what kind it was? Besides, the only way Alzheimer's could be truly determined was by an autopsy.
Well, attitudes have changed. While we aren't likely to see a...
Several models have been developed that describe the progressive worsening of symptoms and the loss of function of Alzheimer's disease. One... Read more »
Alzheimer's disease can broadly be categorized in seven stages. The severe stage of Alzheimer's suggests that it is probably around... Read more »
So many times during my teaching career—and especially during the last years—I would stand inside my classroom, nervously looking at ... Read more »
I am taking an eclectic approach with this week’s blog. In other words, there is no real theme…just thoughts. First, I must... Read more »
Dad and I had a long conversation last night about Mom's diagnosis. Prompted by the HealthCentral producer's request for shareposts about... Read more »
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) released the findings of their I CAN: Investigating Caregivers' Attitudes and Needs survey. The survey... Read more »
Alzheimer’s (AHLZ-high-merz) disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys a person’s memory and ability to learn, reason, make... Read more »
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