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...
Alzheimer's disease can broadly be categorized in seven stages. I have put together some tips to help you become a more effective... Read more »
Alzheimer's disease can broadly be categorized in seven stages. I have put together some tips to help you become a more effective caregiver... Read more »
An article from Reuters Health titled, "Vitamin E, anti-inflammatories show benefit in Alzheimer's disease," points out the results of... Read more »
People with Alzheimer's disease who take vitamin E live longer. These are the findings of a study headed by Valory Pavlik, PhD, who... Read more »
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) reported this year that in 2006 Alzheimer's disease moved up one place to become the 6th leading... 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 »
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) released the findings of their I CAN: Investigating Caregivers' Attitudes and Needs survey. The survey... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Most drugs used to treat Alzheimer's, and those under investigation, are aimed at slowing progression. There are no cures to date. In addition, the... Read more »
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