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The aim of this article is to help you understand what Alzheimerâ??s information there is and how the disease was named after a German Psychiatrist in the early part of the twentieth century. This German Psychiatrist bought it to the worldâ??s attention by monitoring a case of a 50 year old woman who was [...]
The current figures show that of people aged 65 and over, 10 percent are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease; diagnosis of the condition has improved dramatically and is now approximately 87 to 94 percent accurate. Alois Alzheimer a German physician first discovered the disease back in 1906 but it has only really been in the world’s [...]
I know they can do tests now for Alzheimer’s disease. If it is done early enough and the doctor discusses it with the Alzheimer patient can the patient be made aware that they are have it, and may become worse?
Lately, my dad has been acting very strangely. His memory is leaving him and I’m worried because some would say that’s the first sign of Alzheimer’s. Although, he says he’s ALWAYS had a bad memory. How do I know if he has Alzheimer’s disease or just a bad memory? If it matters, he will be [...]
Alzheimerâ??s disease is a debilitating disorder affecting large numbers of our aging population. Alarmingly, the incidence of Alzheimerâ??s is on the rise. There are over 5 million Americans suffering from Alzheimerâ??s already, and that figure will most likely increase drastically over the next 10 years as the baby boomer generation approaches their 60â??s and [...]
Product DescriptionA video-based teaching tool for professional and family caregivers. Featuring Drs. Gail and Kim Petersen, experts on dementia training. The video has six chapters: Introduction to Alzheimer’s Disease, MCI, Early, Moderate, Severe Cognitive Disability and Review. Physical changes in the brain, cognitive capabilities and behavioral manifestations are covered. The program includes real family profiles, [...]
Although there is no known cure for Alzheimers, there are a number of treatments which can be used to ensure the symptoms are kept under control and the sufferer’s overall standard of life for the duration of the condition is as comfortable as it can possibly be. The treatments combine Alzheimers medicine and non-medicated treatments, [...]