Results for "Alzheimers Disease and Dementia"

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Alzheimer’s Research Participant Finds Hope in Helping Others
You might talk with Bob Ehlers for an hour and find it hard to believe he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease four years ago. The 62-year-old man was...
November 21
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Tips for Traveling With a Person Living With Alzheimer's Disease
If you have a loved one living with dementia, you may wonder how to include them in vacations and family outings. After all, these events are important...
September 23
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The Importance of Wellness, Cancer and Other Screenings for People With Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, or experiencing early signs of memory loss yourself, can be overwhelming. You may ask: What...
August 18
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Delirium or Dementia: Understanding the Difference
If your loved one seems confused or disoriented, you might wonder if they have delirium or dementia. Both conditions can affect someone’s memory, attention...
July 12
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Alzheimer’s: How Couples Can Navigate Challenges After a Diagnosis
Whether you’re married or dating, together for months or decades, an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis can rock your relationship. You’ve planned a future...
June 14
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Tips for Avoiding Conflicts with a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, it may seem that just about anything can set them off. You want to be patient but you find yourself getting...
May 29
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Why People with Alzheimer’s Disease Might Live in the Past
If your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, what they can and can’t remember may seem confusing to you. They may not remember what day it is, or even what...
April 17
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The Truth Behind These 7 Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can be distressing for people with these conditions and the people who love and care for them.  A lot of myths and misconceptions...
February 21
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Alzheimer's and Dementia: Exploring Disparities in Impact
If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you know it can be devastating. People with these conditions slowly lose their memory and...
January 18
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Can a Jellyfish Protein (Apoaequorin) Really Improve Your Memory?
Keeping our brains sharp and memories strong becomes a big deal as we age. We try everything — puzzles, exercise, healthy eating, you name it.  But what...
December 28