It’s one of the most-asked questions in current medicine: How do I prevent Alzheimer’s disease? Early prevention shows great promise for lowering the risk of cognitive decline. The sooner prevention can start, the better the outcome. What’s more, these methods can result in a boost in wellness starting right now. Here are the top research-backed…
For many people approaching retirement, dementia and Alzheimer’s are mysterious and concerning possibilities. For many years, the cause of this disease and risk factors were not well-known. However, we’ve made significant progress in assessing risk and treatment. While there is not yet a cure for Alzheimer’s or dementia, certain behaviors, lifestyle choices, and other factors…
Alzheimer’s Disease affects more than 5 million people living in the United States. It is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. There is currently no cure, but Alzheimer’s medications attempt to slow memory loss in some cases. It can feel overwhelming if you or a family member has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Most medications give Alzheimer’s…
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and degenerative brain disorder. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, most current researchers do not cite any single cause of this debilitating illness. Most modern research suggests Alzheimer’s disease is caused by a combination of age, genetics, family history, and other risk factors (including lifestyle, overall health, brain injury, heart health,…
Alzheimer’s is diagnosed by going through a medical history, ruling out other possible causes that could explain your dementia-like symptoms, administering imaging tests, and looking for biomarkers that indicate the progression of Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease is a serious neurodegenerative condition that is the result of chronic inflammation that leads to tau tangles and beta-amyloid plaque…
Alzheimer’s disease is not completely genetic or hereditary. In very rare cases, a specific gene can directly lead to Alzheimer’s. In more common cases, having a first-degree family member with Alzheimer’s increases your risk but does not guarantee you will develop Alzheimer’s. Being older than 65 is the most common non-genetic risk factor for developing…
When someone is living with Alzheimer’s, they go through different stages of dementia symptoms. This article helps you understand a typical Alzheimer’s stages timeline. What is dementia? Dementia is a set of cognitive decline symptoms, including memory loss and changes in behavior. Dementia is a diagnosis of a cluster of symptoms that may be caused…
If you or a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, or is concerned about cognitive decline, it can be helpful to look at Alzheimer’s statistics and facts that clarify the situation. Alzheimer’s can be a scary disease. But understanding the facts about this condition can give you confidence in how to move forward as…
Dementia is an umbrella term, defined as a disorder of mental processes caused by brain disorder or traumatic brain injury. As mental processes decline, memory is impaired, personality may change, and thinking/concentration skills deteriorate. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia — also referred to as the most common cause of dementia — but…
The difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. Dementia is a group of symptoms that describes a progressive form of memory and skills decline. Alzheimer’s is a specific disease in your brain that causes dementia symptoms. Dementia is not the same thing as preclinical Alzheimer’s, subjective cognitive impairment…