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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 [...]
As we mentioned in previous articles, Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder named after German physician Alois Alzheimer. Alzheimer’s destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior severe enough to affect language communication, memory, lifelong hobbies or social life. Alzheimer’s gets worse over time, and it is fatal. In this article, we [...]
Both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease afflict around 500,000 individuals annually with their eroding and life-sapping effects. While Alzheimer’s robs memories and personality and ultimately leads to lowered motor function, Parkinson’s disease steals the person of rudimentary motor function resulting in a trembling or palsy to dominate the body. Scientists have contemplated for years whether [...]
When dementia is discussed, the first condition to enter minds is probably Alzheimer’s disease; it has become famous in recent years although it is not a new form of dementia. If you spent time with a person with Alzheimer’s disease, you will see a gradual decay in their ability to remember; diagnosis of the [...]
Is Alzheimerâ??s genetic? Or is it an unfortunate fact of aging? Are there steps we can take right now to start preventing Alzheimerâ??s disease from developing as we get older? Currently, there is no tried and true proven method for preventing Alzheimerâ??s. But doctors have been making major breakthroughs with this debilitating disease for [...]
As we mentioned in previous articles, Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder named after German physician Alois Alzheimer. Alzheimer’s destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior severe enough to affect language communication, memory, lifelong hobbies or social life. Alzheimer’s gets worse over time, and it is fatal. In this article, we [...]
What is your story? How did you find out that your loved one has Alzheimer’s diseas? How does it affect your family emotionally, physically, and mentally? The more details, the better.
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, [...]