It was only comparatively recently that people with Down's syndrome were found to be at more at risk of getting Alzheimer's disease. People with Down's syndrome (DS) can begin to show signs of Alzheimer's as young as 40 years of age.
Are the symptoms of Alzheimer's the same for people with Down's Syndrome?
The symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are the same, but they are often missed or misinterpreted. Symptoms include memory loss, weight loss, apathy, personality changes, loss of conversation...
Receiving an Alzheimer's diagnosis at the age of 75 can be a crushing blow. Imagine, then, what it would be like to receive such a... Read more »
Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative disease of the brain. Because of this the appearance of the brain changes dramatically as the disease... Read more »
For school children around the country, the lazy days of summer are nearing an end. They'll soon be engulfed in their busy days filled with... Read more »
It's one thing to do a survey about Alzheimer's disease: we learn about trends and issues that need our attention. AFA's latest survey, as... Read more »
Today marks a cause for celebration for all of us advocating for monetary relief for the younger end of the spectrum of Alzheimer's... Read more »
1. Finish a crossword puzzle. Just like a walk exercises your body, puzzles give your brain a workout. Think how satisfying it is to fill in that... Read more »
Dorian Martin, a doctoral student at Texas A&M University, currently serves as the primary caretaker for her mother, who was diagnosed with... Read more »
Myth 1: Memory loss is a natural part of aging. In the past people believed memory loss was a normal part of aging, often regarding even Alzheimers... 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 »
Memory loss that disrupts everyday life is not a normal part of aging. It is a symptom of dementia, a gradual and progressive decline in memory,... Read more »
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