There are quite a few dementia diseases but when it comes to the elderly, the one that stands out as the most common of those categorized as dementia in nature is, Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Dementia is defined as being any medical condition that interrupts the way the brain normally works. The...

The first step in treating any disease is to be sure that you have the correct diagnosis. The reason for this is obvious - wrong diagnosis, the treatment will most likely be ineffective. The treatment can even be harmful if the diagnosis is incorrect. Any doctor should be diligent when making a diagnosis....

No one would argue that living with Alzheimer’s is difficult to cope with as individual struggle to grapple with the diagnosis and prognosis that is so devastatingly the hallmark of the disease. As individuals with the disease and those who love them come to terms with the disease understanding...

Although the symptoms of the disease happen to the person with the disease they are often not recognized at first. In fact, if the individual lives alone and does not socialize often, the disease may not be caught in the mild stage. There are 3 stages to the disease (mild, moderate and severe). The diagnosis...

It is very important for the person with Alzheimer’s disease to be in overall good health. A healthy body typically is able to handle the many cognitive, behavioral and personality symptoms of the disease. Doctors who treat Alzheimer’s patients typically design treatment plans so that the...

It is in the mild stage of the disease that the diagnosis is made and it is these symptoms that can be the most difficult to detect at first especially if the individual is younger than 65. Typically Alzheimer’s is a disease that occurs in those who are 65 or older so when someone in their 50s...

The issue of reducing the risk of any disease, including Alzheimer’s disease is always of interest because the prognosis is so devastating to those who are diagnosed as well as for their family members. Basically most of the time it is reasonable to believe that if you improve your health, you...

Alois Alzheimer is credited with first describing the degenerative and incurable disease, Alzheimer’s disease. Since he discovered it in 1906, 26.6 million individuals have experienced Alzheimer’s. The symptoms are often described as being “age related” symptoms. The most common...

There are several medications and approaches to treating Alzheimer’s disease that may be discussed when you are a loved one is facing the prognosis of Alzheimer’s. The first thing you will be told is that there is no cure for the disease currently. Your doctor will probably assure you that...

You or someone you love may have noticed some symptoms or signs that may be Alzheimer’s disease and you are anxious to find out if it is Alzheimer’s for sure or not. How will the doctor make the diagnosis? What tools or tests will be used when making the diagnosis? The symptoms or signs experienced...

Like most diseases, those who have Alzheimer’s or those who are family members or close friends of those who have Alzheimer’s disease may be looking towards alternative treatments in hopes of bring relief or to prolong quality of life to those who suffer from the disease. Alternative treatments...

Unless you have had personal experience with someone who has had the disease or you have been a caregiver or worked professionally with those who have the disease, there may be some facts that may be new to you or that you might find fascinating about Alzheimer’s disease. Most individuals are aware...

There are many options available for the Alzheimer’s patient and his/her family to consider. The treatment plan will revolve around the presenting symptoms, which will change and intensify as the disease progresses. The options include medicated, non-medicated methods, therapeutic activities and...

Progressive diseases are never easy to deal with especially when someone you love is suffering. It is difficult to watch someone you care deeply about change into someone who is radically different and someone who loses the ability to recognize or respond to you. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s...

Most of us by now, have understood that anyone with Alzheimer’s disease will progress through the stages of the disease. Are you sure you understand what to expect as you or your loved one makes the journey? We all know that life is a journey that we are all on and no one takes it quite alone…though...