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Alzheimer's disease is a common, but often misunderstood condition. Forgetfulness is just one small symptom of a larger, more complicated disease that affects memory, thinking, behavior, and emotion. Join our panel of experts as they discuss how Alzheimer's disease affects the brain and body.
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, dementia, cognitive impairment, progressive, elderly, memory loss.
The father of television personality Linda Dano experienced years of mental deterioration before he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Hear Linda describe how her family coped.
Keywords: Linda Dano, Another World, Felicia Gallant, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, senility, senile, cholinesterase inhibitors, Reminyl, galantamine, Exelon, rivastigmine, Aricept, donepezil
People with early-stage Alzheimer's disease know that they will have trouble remembering things. But there are a variety of techniques that can help them cope.
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, dementia, senility, senile, cholinesterase inhibitors, Reminyl, galantamine, Exelon, rivastigmine, Aricept, donepezil
Allen Willner was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease early in the disease process. With medication and the care of his wife, he's slowing the progression of symptoms.
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, dementia, senility, senile, cholinesterase inhibitors, Reminyl, galantamine, Exelon, rivastigmine, Aricept, donepezil
People with early Alzheimer's disease know that the condition gets progressively worse over time. Learn how some medications help to stabilize symptoms and slow this steady decline.
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, dementia, senility, senile, cholinesterase inhibitors, Reminyl, galantamine, Exelon, rivastigmine, Aricept, donepezil
It's difficult to watch a loved one suffer from Alzheimer's and caring for them can be an intense challenge. Our panel of experts will address the pressures that come with this responsibility and discuss strategies for coping with them.
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, caregivers, stress, depression, treatment, symptoms, dementia, degenerative, finances, patient, support network, Alzheimer's Association, coping mechanisms, wandering, legal assistance, heathcare proxy, living wills.
While the causes of Alzheimer's are still uncertain, many experts believe the key lies in understanding plaques and tangles, lesions and knots of nerve cell fibers in the brain that are sure indicators of Alzheimer's disease. Join our panel of experts as they discuss current research and theories.
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, plaques, tangles, amyloid, brain, dementia, cause, treatment, theory, Apo E, protein, cholesterol, fats, gene, family history, risk factors, genetic factor.
Alzheimer's disease, a slowly progressive disease of the brain, is the fourth leading cause of death among Americans over the age of 65. Although there is no cure, there are medical treatments available that can help control the progression of symptoms. By managing the illness, these treatments can greatly benefit patients and caregivers alike. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the state of the art in Alzheimer's treatment.
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, treatment, prevention, medications, trials, drugs, therapy, prevention, information, management, healthcare proxy, home safety assessment, driving assessment, tacrine, aricept, exelon, cognex, agitation, benzodiazepines, donepezil, rivastigmine, vaccine, clinical trials, amyloid, vitamin E, advil, estrogen, ibuprofen,
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