by siteadmin | Jun 6, 2015 | Alzheimer's Disease, Health News, Memory Care
Increasing evidence indicates that certain lifestyle factors can affect the chances of developing cognitive decline as people age. A research summary published online on June 1 in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association indicates that...
by siteadmin | Apr 16, 2015 | Alzheimer's Disease, Health News, Memory Care
A new study out of Duke University, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, may provide new insight into one of the possible causes of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This could lead to new, more effective treatments, and renews hope that the disease may one day be...
by siteadmin | Apr 9, 2015 | Alzheimer's Disease, Health News, Helpful Information for Family Members, Information for Caregivers
Sundowner’s syndrome is a condition in which people who suffer from dementia (Alzheimer’s or some other form) become increasingly confused, agitated, or anxious as the sun goes down. While the actual causes are unknown, it seems to have something to do with a...
by siteadmin | Mar 6, 2015 | Alzheimer's Disease, General, Health News, Helpful Information for Family Members, Memory Care
When most people think of dementia, they automatically think of Alzheimer’s, and many use the terms interchangeably. And while it is true that Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia, there are several other forms of dementia that are not Alzheimer’s. It is important to...
by siteadmin | Jan 16, 2015 | Alzheimer's Disease, Health News, Helpful Information for Family Members
Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that has no cure. It is also difficult to diagnose; we currently have no test that can positively identify it while living. It is diagnosed primarily through a process of elimination and identification of symptoms. Knowing the...
