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For many caregivers, there comes a time after a family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s when they wonder, “Am I next?” According to research referenced by the Alzheimer’s Association, the answer is maybe. So far, scientists have observed that a ...
It’s not unusual to wonder if an older person you are close to has Alzheimer’s when they start to forget things. The Alzheimer’s Association reports that for one in eight seniors, these suspicions will be confirmed with an eventual diagnosis. But ...
If you know first-hand how challenging caring for someone with a memory-related condition can be, take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2012 Facts and Figures report, more than 15 million ...
Organizing fun activities for a loved one with Alzheimer’s doesn’t have to be intimidating. Although there are safety concerns to consider, keep in mind that your loved one still wants the opportunity to participate and succeed in their daily life. Here ...
The search continues for a drug to treat the cause of Alzheimer’s after it was announced recently that a significant clinical trial involving the drug bapineuzumab had failed. According to The New York Times, the 1,100 Americans diagnosed with mild ...
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be a challenge. Since symptoms of the neurodegenerative condition manifest differently in each person, the resulting behaviors are fairly unpredictable, though memory loss, mood swings, and poor judgment ...
It’s no secret that the key to keeping a fit frame is a healthy diet paired with regular exercise. But recent events suggest that it might also be the key to improved cognitive functioning in older adults. Several studies presented at ...
I always like to share good news – and last week there was a lot of talk about a study that has been hailed as a breakthrough for Alzheimer’s research. It was significant enough to be reported in the scientific journal Nature and the front page of the ...
A study for the Annals of Internal Medicine highlights the challenges of hospitalizing someone with Alzheimer’s disease when they need medical care for another, treatable condition. Disorientation is common for someone with moderate to advanced ...
A recent commentary about Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases is getting attention in research circles. After all, the author is a Nobel Prize winning scientist. In last month’s commentary in the journal Science, Stanley Prusiner expands on his ...
A new report attempts to measure the cost of care giving for women who are still in the workforce. The report by the Working Mother’s Research Institute estimates that 6.7 million American woman are devoting 10 billion unpaid hours a year to ...
A neurologist in Texas is determined not to let all the bad news about Alzheimer’s get him down – or his patients. He says there’s too much fear-mongering in the media and I’m inclined to agree. While there’s no debating that Alzheimer’s is a ...