Alzheimer’s Disease News
Mayo Clinic
- Negative thoughts make Alzheimer's caregiving harder
As a caregiver, you can’t change the reality of Alzheimer’s, but changing how you think about it may make a difference. - Get a fresh start every day in lieu of making resolutions
Alzheimer’s caregivers might benefit from living more by being than by doing — infusing daily intention into life rather than making resolutions. - Dementia caregivers celebrate the imperfect us
Dementia caregiver community shares the synergy of truth, compassion and happiness. - Gift for caregivers: Finding a place of contentment this season
Alzheimer’s caregivers can find peace in reflecting on the richness of those they care for. - Caregiving and the holidays: Live in the present moment
Alzheimer’s caregivers can find the gift of living in the present by dwelling less on the past, worrying less about the future. - Denial challenges families in Alzheimer's caregiving
Don’t let anger among family members overwhelm your efforts to provide caregiving. - HABIT helps caregivers begin healing process
Patients, caregivers, therapists work together on Alzheimer’s caregiving program. - Changing the way you look at things eases caregiver stress
When there are no absolutes, changing the way you approach things can ease constant stress of Alzheimer’s caregiving. - Alzheimer's and marriage: Comments stir debate
Loss of meaningful connections can create tough choice for some caregivers. - Connecting with strangers helps calm caregivers
Human connectedness helps caregivers overcome anger, sadness.
AARP Health News
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WebMD
- Senior Moment or Something Worse? Yes/No Test May Tell
When are “senior moments” just a normal part of healthy aging, and when are they a sign of something more serious such as Alzheimer’s disease? This is the million dollar question, and the Alzheimer’s … - Signs of Alzheimer’s May Show Up Years Before Symptoms
Amyloid protein plaques in the brain are a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. Now, new research shows that this plaque actually builds up gradually and causes subtle changes in memory and mental status … - Clue to Alzheimer's Disease Found in Spinal Fluid
Measuring protein fragments in spinal fluid may soon help doctors predict which patients with mild memory loss will go on to develop Alzheimer’s disease. … - Brain Scans Spot Alzheimer’s Changes Years Before Symptoms
Researchers say they can see telltale brain shrinkage years before a person develops memory loss or other symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. … - Eating Fish May Be Good for Brain Health
Older people who eat baked or broiled fish at least once a week may be boosting their brain health. … - Lower Weight May Be Early Alzheimer’s Sign
Being overweight in middle age is now recognized as a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, but being overweight or obese later in life is associated with a lower risk for age-related memory decline. … - Key Challenges for Fighting Alzheimer's Disease
The Alzheimer’s Association in a new report has identified 10 “critical challenges” that need to be addressed by the nation to combat the growth and devastating impact of Alzheimer’s disease. … - Alzheimer's Caregivers: The Sandwich Generation
Caring for kids and a loved one with Alzheimer’s, too? Here’s how to make it easier — for everyone. … - Family History Has Complex Role in Alzheimer's Risk
The role of family history on a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease appears to be more complex than previously recognized, a new study shows. … - Drug May Reduce Plaque in Brains of Alzheimer's Patients
A small study shows that a new drug currently being tested for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease reduces the buildup of plaques in the brain associated with the fatal disease. …
