Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease

Tuesday, Mar 19th 2013

Secrets of a Memory Champ

authored by Sheryl Kraft

Memory is a funny thing. There are many things we'd like to forget—like bad haircuts, lousy meals and upsetting fights with loved ones. And then, there are those things we would love to remember—such as where we parked the car, the name of that restaurant we want to recommend to our friends and a word that we've used a hundred times before but is now stubbornly stuck on the tip of our tongues.

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Winter Safety Tips for Older People

Winter is here, and, for many Americans, so are snow, ice and chilly winds. While it can be a beautiful time of year, with a dusting of snow covering the houses and trees, the elements can be quite an obstacle, especially if you are an older adult.

How cold is too cold?
Everyone gets chilly in the winter months. But, how cold is too cold, and how do you know when it can pose health risks?

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Studies of Alzheimer's Caregivers May Overlook Non-Spouses

HealthDay News

Many looking after family members are actually their adult children, grandchildren

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Patients without spouses are underrepresented in Alzheimer's disease clinical trials and this imbalance could affect the findings of the trials, according to a new study.

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Is there anything that can be done to prevent Alzheimer's disease or decrease my risk of getting it?

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What kinds of treatments are available for Alzheimer's?

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Why is early diagnosis of Alzheimer's important?

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How is Alzheimer's disease diagnosed?

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What are the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?

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Who is at risk for Alzheimer's disease?

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What is Alzheimer's disease?

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