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Alzheimer's and brain awareness month
Alzheimer's Resources

Observing Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, which promotes understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, its effects on patients and their families, and the importance of early diagnosis. More than 55 million people worldwide live with Alzheimer’s or ...
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sundowning and dementia
Alzheimer's Resources

Sundowning and Dementia

For some people with cognitive decline, late afternoon and early evening can be challenging. As day begins fading into night, people with dementia and Alzheimer’s may experience a phenomenon called sundowning, which includes a collection ...
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types of alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's Resources

Types of Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Those with this illness have issues like cognitive impairment, confusion, and poor decision-making skills. These symptoms are initially minor and eventually grow ...
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aging in place
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When Your Parent Can No Longer Live Independently

According to the Pew Research Center, many older people worldwide are fortunate to live in large, extended families. However, in the U.S., this arrangement is not the norm. Aging adults are much more likely to ...
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Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's Resources

How Common Is Alzheimer’s?

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that causes worsening memory issues and cognitive impairments. It falls under the umbrella of dementia, which is a collective term for a loss of thinking, remembering, and reasoning ...
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dementia or alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Resources

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care: A Primer

When your loved one receives a dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis, it can be an emotional time. Some people feel profoundly sad, angry, or in shock. Many families are relieved to finally have an answer so ...
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Alzheimer's and brain awareness month
Alzheimer's ResourcesDementia Resources

Observing Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, which promotes understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, its effects on ...
sundowning and dementia
Alzheimer's ResourcesDementia Resources

Sundowning and Dementia

For some people with cognitive decline, late afternoon and early evening can be challenging. As ...
types of alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's Resources

Types of Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Those with ...
aging in place
Alzheimer's ResourcesDementia Resources

When Your Parent Can No Longer Live Independently

According to the Pew Research Center, many older people worldwide are fortunate to live in ...
Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's ResourcesDementia Resources

How Common Is Alzheimer’s?

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that causes worsening memory issues and cognitive impairments. ...
dementia or alzheimer's
Alzheimer's ResourcesDementia Resources

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care: A Primer

When your loved one receives a dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis, it can be an emotional ...
Alzheimer's and brain awareness month
Alzheimer's Resources

Observing Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, which promotes understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, its effects on ...
frontotemporal dementia
Dementia Resources

Frontotemporal Dementia: Symptoms and Home Care

Frontotemporal dementia is a degenerative brain disease that progressively affects memory, personality, emotions, behavior, coordination, ...
sundowning and dementia
Alzheimer's Resources

Sundowning and Dementia

For some people with cognitive decline, late afternoon and early evening can be challenging. As ...
heart disease prevention
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Preventing Heart Attacks in Older Adults

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and people aged 65 ...
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Caring for ALS Patients

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a neurodegenerative condition that gradually limits ...
cue-dependent forgetting
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Cue-Dependent Forgetting Explained

As your loved one gets older, they may start showing signs of mild forgetfulness, such ...