The term ‘dementia‘ refers to a category of illnesses and conditions that affect the human brain; often characterized by the brain dysfunctions that they cause, dementias steadily rob their victims of memories and even the most common skills, causing them to give up their independence and rely, more and more,...

After the initial diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, there are several legal issues that should be taken care of as soon as possible. After all, the longer you wait, the more difficult the decisions will be, as the victims of Alzheimer’s may soon lose the capacity to even participate in the decisions...

Difficult to define, Alzheimer’s disease afflicts somewhere between 5 and 15% of people over the age of 65. A progressive disease, grouped as a variety of dementia, it starts out as a few forgotten things here and there and, in time, eventually saps a person of all their memories and...

Treatments in dementia and Alzheimer’s sufferers are often similar because while not the same thing, the two conditions can be related to one another. Dementia is a progressive brain dysfunction that eventually leads to the restriction of daily activities. Dementia is not a disease, but a general description of symptoms,...

Although it is someone no one wants to look forward to, it is best if you plan ahead. As soon as Alzheimer’s is diagnosed, you should be looking to create a care plan for the afflicted person. There are some key questions that you need to be asking yourself, and...

Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia, which slowly and progressively reduces the patient’s ability to care for her or himself. More and more dependent on caregivers, the patient will not only experience memory loss but also the inability to make sound judgments. What she or he would have previously...

Another question that has been raised with regard to factors that may play a role in causing Alzheimer’s is the possible absorption of excessive amounts of aluminum into the body. The issue began as scientists in the early l960’s observed that the brains of rabbits exposed to aluminum exhibited a...

Since 1906 when Alzheimer’s was first discovered and named, researchers and scientists have tried to come to an understanding of what might be the exact cause of the disease. As with any disease, knowing the cause enables doctors to act preventively to help those who may be at higher risk...

If someone in your family has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease, the news can be upsetting and frightening for everyone. You’ll be worried about the changes that you’re going to be seeing this person go through as well as what the future holds for you as a family. You’ve...

Being a caregiver can takes its toll on you as an individual. Caregivers are often in a high risk category when it comes to developing problems that are both emotional and physical. You need to be aware of these risks so that you can take the steps that are necessary...