Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease include forgetfulness, difficulty using or remembering words and difficulty concentrating. It is the most common cause of dementia in older people. READ MORE
Alzheimer’s Caregiving Is a Labor of Love
Caregivers deserve compassion and understanding, too.
Alzheimer's Isn't Inevitable
Here’s how to reduce your risk for developing the disease.
What’s the Link Between Menopause and Alzheimer’s? I Set Out for Answers After My Mother’s Alzheimer’s Diagnosis.
Before my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at age 68, I rarely gave the disease a second thought. Now I worry that going through menopause may increase my own risk.
Deep Sleep May Play a Role in Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Science also found that sleep may help clear the brain of toxins that play a role in Alzheimer’s disease.
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