Memory loss in Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a central symptom of the disease, so understanding memory deficits that AD patients experience is essential to caregivers. It gives us insights into how they see the world around them, why they behave in certain ways and, very importantly, helps us cope better and provide better supportive care.
The brain is often compared to a computer, but actually the brain is far more complex. For one thing a brain deals with emotions which can not only shape...
It was a cold Saturday morning, made even more frigid due to a biting wind. Just the perfect day to stay bundled under the covers, but Ann,... Read more »
During the past few evenings, I’ve watched three segments of the Alzheimer Project’s documentary, specifically the films focusing on... Read more »
If you've ever talked with someone who has shared an experience with you, but remembers the details very differently than you do, your... Read more »
Your world as a caregiver revolves around your loved one who has Alzheimer's disease. You focus so much of your time, energy, and resources... Read more »
Dear Mom, Happy birthday! Today, which would have been your 84th birthday, is still a special day for Dad, Steve and me, even though you... Read more »
Alzheimer's patients who have unusual results on a one-leg balance test may be heading for a memory decline. The study of 686 patients found that... Read more »
The cholesterol-lowering med Zocor may one day be used as an Alzheimer's treatment, new research suggests. In a recent animal study, Zocor helped... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- While research shows diabetes increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease, having both conditions might actually slow the memory... Read more »
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