Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s disease never affects just one person. When a loved one is diagnosed with it, the whole family and circle of friends are involved. Maybe your elderly parent or beloved spouse has received the dreaded news. You probably feel like the rug was pulled out from your whole life. If you are facing this dilemma, […]

Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative disorder that affects more than 5 million people in the United States. Statistics show that the disorder causes more deaths than those caused by certain types of cancer. The reason that many people die from Alzheimer’s is that neither the patient nor his or her family is prepared for the […]

Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that causes memory loss, behavioral changes and language problems. It is an extremely common disorder. It affects about 11 percent of people who are over the age of 65. It is important to note that Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. If it is left untreated, then […]

Millions of individuals are now finding themselves in the position of being a caregiver to one or more of their parents. Finding out that a parent is in the initial stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can be upsetting, frightening and makes you feel helpless. Most people don’t really know where to begin or how to […]