According to the latest research, every 60 seconds someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, this statistic is up from last year when it was every 70 seconds. The number of people in America who will lose their memory is sky-rocketing.
It could be because of aging, stress, life style issues, genetics, or some unknown reason but it is definitely happening. The best way to make strides against Alzheimer's is to not only maintain your brain as you age, but actually make it better by creating a...
- Introduction
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Prevention
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Caregiving
- Coping with Emotional Changes
- Coping with Memory Loss
- Costs and Insurance
- Creating a Daily Routine
- Exercise
- Health and Wellbeing of the Caregiver
- Home Safety Adjustments
- Mental Exercises
- Respite Care
- Talking to Children about Alzheimer's
- Talking to Friends about Alzheimer's
- Telling Someone They Have Alzheimer's
- Transition to Assisted Living
- Transition to Nursing Home
- Work
- Related Conditions
- Resources
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