Published by: Alzheimers.gov Early on in Alzheimer’s and related dementias, people experience changes in thinking, remembering, and reasoning in a way that affects daily life and activities. Eventually, people with these diseases will need more help with simple, everyday tasks. This may include bathing, grooming, and dressing. It may be upsetting to the person to […]
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Published by: National Institute on Aging People whose brains have less myelin — the fatty tissue that insulates nerve cells — experience steeper declines in cognition over time, according to an NIA study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia. The findings show the impact of myelin content as healthy people age and underscore myelin as a
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Published by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention We’ve all been there before. We can’t find our keys or remember what we went into the next room to get. But when memory loss starts to interfere with your daily life and is happening more often, it could be a sign of something more. Know when
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Published by: National Institute on Aging What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia? Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia. Dementia is a loss of thinking, remembering, and reasoning skills that interfere with a person’s daily life and activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia among older people. Other types
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Published by: National Institute on Aging It’s important to spend meaningful time with a family member or friend who has Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Participating together in activities your loved one enjoys can help improve their quality of life and manage behavior changes that may come with the disease, such as sleep problems, aggression,
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How to spot early indicators that your loved one may have Alzheimer’s or dementia Published by: AARP It’s not unusual to have occasional trouble finding the right word or remembering where you put things. But the persistent difficulty with memory, cognition, and ability to perform everyday tasks might be signs of something more serious. Here
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Published by: Alzheimers.gov A caregiver sometimes referred to as a caretaker, refers to anyone who provides care for another person. Millions of people living in the United States take care of a friend or family member with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Sometimes caregivers live with the person or nearby, other times they live far
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Published by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention As we age, our brains change, but Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are not an inevitable part of aging. In fact, up to 40% of dementia cases may be prevented or delayed. It helps to understand what’s normal and what’s not when it comes to brain health.
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Published by: Alzheimers.gov Thanks to the thousands of people who have participated in research studies, scientists have made great progress in understanding Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Major advances would not be possible without the participation of many diverse participants, including people with dementia, caregivers, and healthy volunteers. Learn more about clinical research and how
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