alzheimer

How is Alzheimer?s Diagnosed? Doctors to See and Tests to Have

May 8th, 2011

Alzheimer’s disease is a complex and complicated illness, and its symptoms are frequently indicative of other disorders as well. As a result, the diagnostic process for the disease can be messy and complicated. Currently, the only definitive way to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease is to examine brain tissue for plaques and tangles. Unfortunately, so far, this [...]

Alzheimer’s Association 2011 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures

April 27th, 2011

The Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures report details the growing prevalence and escalating impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia on individuals, caregivers, families, government and the nation’s healthcare system. Alzheimer’s Association 2011 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures

The Face of Alzheimer’s Disease

April 23rd, 2011

A daughter’s perspective upon learning that her mother has Alzheimer’s Disease. The Face of Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s: A Laughing Matter

April 19th, 2011

Alzheimer’s: A Laughing Matter Pfizer: "we’d bottle laughter if it really was the best medicine (assuming the FDA let us)" Image by everdred AB Science: Masitinib as an Adjunct Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease: Publication in Alzheimer's Research a… http://bit.ly/hFt32q #drug – by Drugs_Devices (Drugs and Devices OW) New Alzheimer's guidelines target early stages http://flne.ws/26675636 on [...]

What happens when an aging person has a few strokes along with getting some alzheimer’s?

April 8th, 2011

What happens when an aging person has a few strokes along with getting some alzheimer’s? When their wiring comes loose growing old having alzheimer’s as a result of having had a few strokes? Do you know anyone in your family (father, grandparent, uncle, etc..) who’s had these illnesses at the same time? Having a few [...]

Q&A: How does cholesterol affect or cause alzheimers?

April 3rd, 2011

How does cholesterol affect or cause alzheimers? I read that high cholestrol can be a cause of alzheimers.. how does that work? well.. I definitely don’t think it’s just random. Scientists have done studies that say it’s not a normal part of aging. Best answer: Answer by JackieI think it’s just a theory that, like [...]

Alzheimer’s Disease: Facing the Facts

March 30th, 2011

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE:FACING THE FACTS – DVD Movie WGBH: ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: FACING THE FACTS (DVD MOVIE) Your browser does not support iframes. Twitter on Alzheimers How to Tell if Someone With Alzheimer's Needs Assisted Living …: When is Alzheimer's assisted living needed? L… http://bit.ly/h0xO0X – by ourelderparents (WeCareForElderly) Alzheimer's takes increasing toll on healthcare system. http://ow.ly/4nOz0 [...]

I have Alzheimer’s

March 9th, 2011

A preview of Richard Taylor PhD first video Be With Me Today by Have A Good Life Media. I have Alzheimer’s

NYIT LI News Tonight: Alzheimer’s Program

March 6th, 2011

A program for people with Alzheimer’s disease could be eliminated if it doesn’t get the funding it needs. NYIT LI News Tonight: Alzheimer’s Program

Alzheimers care: Part 1

March 5th, 2011

Mike Briana has been caring for his wife, Betty, who has Alzheimers, at their East Falmouth home for four years. Mike chose the option of keeping Betty at their home, rather than putting her in a nursing home. This video, by Robert Scott Button with the Cape Cod Times, tells their story. Alzheimers care: Part [...]