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At this time, there is no way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. A panel of nationally known experts in the field…

Scientists who study the genetics of Alzheimer’s distinguish between “familial Alzheimer’s disease,” which runs in families, and “sporadic Alzheimer’s disease”,…

Age During the course of normal aging, the brain undergoes a number of changes: Some neurons (nerve cells) in certain…

Two proven risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease are age and family history. The disease usually strikes after age 65, and…

35 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s disease. 5.3 million people in the US have Alzheimer’s disease. Every 70 seconds someone…

The causes of Alzheimer’s disease are not yet fully understood, but scientists are zeroing in on the answers. This is…

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s will likely involve several types of evaluations and may take more than one day. In many cases, specialists…

Most people usually turn first to their primary physician. Going to a doctor you know, or who knows you or…

Mild Cognitive Impairment, or MCI, is increasingly being used to describe a syndrome of memory impairment that does NOT significantly…

People with AD gradually suffer memory loss and a decline in thinking abilities, as well as major personality changes. These…

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, degenerative, invariably fatal brain disorder. It affects about one person in every…

Here are some of the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. You should speak to your doctor if you are concerned…

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning. (Dementia literally means…

Men and women with Alzheimer’s disease often lose muscle mass, and the loss of muscle may be linked to shrinkage…

Scientists have long known that certain forms of Alzheimer’s disease that occur at a young age are linked to specific…

July 20, 2010 The ability to drive is a crucial factor in helping older adults feel a sense of dignity…

African-Americans and Hispanics are at increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease compared to whites, yet they are less likely to get…

July 1, 2010 Elderly men and women who are worried about memory loss are more likely to develop more serious…

Researchers have identified a gene that appears to increase a person’s risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Late-onset Alzheimer’s strikes…

Many legal issues should be considered when a loved one has developed Alzheimer’s disease. Because the issues are sometimes…

Drugs used to treat people with Alzheimer’s fall into two broad categories–medications to treat cognitive symptoms, such as memory problems…

There are many reasons why it’s important to seek a doctor’s diagnosis as soon as possible. There are many causes…

The new health care reform bill has a provision, known as the CLASS Act, for Community Living Assistance for Services and Supports Plan, that may provide help to families affected by Alzheimer’s disease by creating a nationwide voluntary insurance program to provide long-term care services and support to families affected by long-term ailments, including Alzheimer’s.

May 28, 2010 A blood protein commonly associated with heart disease and inflammation is also linked to problems with thinking,…