Alzheimer’s disease has early or initial symptoms, just like most degenerative diseases. In this article, you’ll discover what to watch for — so you can prevent further memory loss and mental decline.
It is currently estimated that 5.1 million people suffer from this disorder – and that’s in the U.S. alone. Moreover, due to the aging baby boomer population, these numbers will skyrocket to 20 million by 2020.
By discovering the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, you can take...
- 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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