Alzheimer's Disease - Treatments
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Nearly 4 percent of the 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer's have an early-onset form. What, if anything, can you do to stave it off?
It seems simple, but some senior residences are making a bold move with this treatment practice.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of mental decline in older adults. But if caught early and with the right medications, its progression can be slowed. Here's a look at the disease by the numbers.
Understand the causes and symptoms of this common form of cognitive decline.
A growing body of research suggests that antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent the onset of the disease.
It's common for seniors to experience sadness and grief, but when these feelings are persistent, they may be a sign of depression.
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can be overwhelming. Follow these tips to help deal with the diagnosis and cope with the holidays and every day.
Here's what you need to know about this neurological condition, from symptoms to treatment options.
An alarming number of older patients fail to continue taking their regular medications after they return home, particularly if they spent time in intensive care.
Who would have guessed that the very same treatment to help you manage respiratory symptoms can also help improve your brain health?
Most people only think of insulin as helping to manage diabetes, but it's now proving to be something of a memory booster as well. A recent study has revealed that insulin can help restore memory and cognition in people affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
Learn more about the important role that glucose plays in brain function.
Certain foods really can enhance your memory and overall cognitive function. Are they part of your diet?
Alzheimer's Foundation of America calls for national dementia screening.
This decadent dessert does more than just please your taste buds; it could benefit your health as well.
As life expectancy increases, so, too, does the prevalence of dementia. Here, a look at the disorder, from symptoms to treatment.
Caregiving expert Jackie Pinkowitz explains what families need to know when a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.