Alzheimer's News

2012 June Archives

• Five common questions about Alzheimer's disease

  June 28, 2012
  When people are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, it can come as a shock to them as well as their families. Those with Alzheimer's often have a variety of questions as to how they got the disease and what to do after they find out they have the disease.    Read More >
• What is "sundowning"?

  June 26, 2012
  Many Alzheimer's sufferers have a tendency to display their symptoms during certain periods of the day. This condition is more commonly referred to as "sundowning."    Read More >
• Federal government launches Alzheimer's website

  June 21, 2012
  As part of the federal government's National Alzheimer's Plan to improve treatments and family support for the disease by 2025, a new website was launched that aims to help patients and families learn about the disease and find better treatments.    Read More >
• Caregiving putting burden on working mothers

  June 19, 2012
  Working mothers already have a lot on their daily agenda, and recent studies have found more of them have begun caring for an Alzheimer's patient.    Read More >
• The seven stages of Alzheimer's disease

  June 14, 2012
  While Alzheimer's disease signs can vary, the stages in which people develop the disease tend to follow a similar path.    Read More >
• Five foods that fuel the brain

  June 12, 2012
  While researchers continue their efforts in finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease, scientists say that foods can play a role in brain health and age-related decline.    Read More >
• Four ways to stay mentally sharp

  June 05, 2012
  While Alzheimer's can affect anyone, researchers say that keeping the mind as active as possible is one of the best ways to reduce one's risk for acquiring the disease.    Read More >