Alzheimer's Disease - Videos

Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall on Alzheimer's Disease Effects

Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall, Chief Medical Officer of Pfizer, joins The Doctors to further explain the devastating effects of Alzheimer's.

The Downside of Early Alzheimer's Testing

If you were in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, would you want to know? Melinda Beck on Lunch Break explains why one 57-year-old California woman and her husband wish they had never learned.

How a Nursing Home Rethinks Alzheimer Care

More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's Disease. Many are cared for in traditional nursing homes, but one facility is turning the rules of Alzheimer's care upside down.

Treating Alzheimer's with a Shake

One in eight older Americans is living with Alzheimer's. While there's no cure, a high powered energy drink could slow Alzheimer's from stealing your memory.

The Challenge of Mapping Alzheimer's Disease

5 million Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Researchers across the globe are pulling together to help them out and map all the genes that may cause this memory-robbing disease.

New Risk Test for Alzheimer's

Researchers developed the first test that can see into your future and predict your risk for Alzheimer's. It may help some patients in danger of the disease enroll in trials that could slow the decline.

Physical Activities with Loved One's with Alzheimer's

Some activities that you can share with an Alzheimer's patient. From cooking to gardening, activities you can do with your loved one with Alzheimer's.

Advice for Caring for an Alzheimer's Patient

Ways to communicate, simplify tasks and help your loved one with Alzheimer's navigate through their world. Including advice for caregivers.

Common Alzheimer's Disease Misunderstandings

In this video Dr. Craig Ritchie discusses some common misunderstandings of Alzheimer's, Terry Pratchett and interviews a patient and his carer about his condition and the support available to them. Watch this short film to learn about Alzheimer's treatment and intervention.

How Alzheimer's Disease Affects the Brain

Alzheimer's disease, the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States, is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and cognitive skills. E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork illustrates how Alzheimer's disease affects the brain.

Alzheimer's Awareness for Patients and Caregivers

Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall, Chief Medical Officer of Pfizer, joins The Doctors to further explain the devastating effects of Alzheimer's.

Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's and Dementia

Laurie Owen discusses the signs and symptoms you should look for in a loved one who might have Alzheimer's or some other type of dementia.

Preventing Alzheimer's and Types of Dementia

Laurie Owen of Home Instead Senior Care provides information on how patients can prevent Alzheimer's or other types of dementia.

Diagnosing Alzheimer's and Dementia

Laurie Owen of Home Instead Senior Care explains how Alzheimer's and other dementias are diagnosed.

Lifestyle Changes for Alzheimer's and Dementia

Laurie Owen of Home Instead Senior Care discusses the various lifestyle changes one should consider if they are suffering from Alzheimer's or other types of dementia.

Staying Healthy as an Alzheimer's Caregiver

Laurie Owen of Home Instead Senior Care provides tips on how to stay healthy as an Alzheimer's caregiver.

Keeping Alzheimer's Patients Safe

Laurie Owen of Home Instead Senior Care explains the top tips for keeping an Alzheimer's patient safe.

Using Past Memories to Comfort an Alzheimer's Patient

Laurie Owen of Home Instead Senior Care explains how to use past memories to comfort Alzheimer's patients.
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