Forgetfulness is a common complaint among older adults.
If you notice a pattern of memory or behavioral issues that are affecting a loved one's ability to function, it's essential to talk about it so they can be evaluated. Use these tips to help plan and guide your conversation.
Alzheimer's is a form of dementia that affects 1 in 10 adults over the age of 65. Dementia is characterized by the gradual and progressive loss of memory, thought, and mental abilities. The World Health
Memory loss doesn't have to be a reality for everyone. By knowing the causes of memory loss and being proactive, seniors are able to prevent it as they age.
Healthy habits that are good for you now have been shown to help prevent Alzheimer's too.
Memory loss is subtle and elusive, but you can tell when something’s amiss with a loved one
Most people consider gradual memory loss a normal part of the aging process — and it is normal to occasionally forget things. It is also true that forgetfulness often increases with age. However, frequent forgetfulness or memory lapses can be a...
When a loved one with memory loss repeats the same question or phrase it can be frustrating having to repeat your answers. What can you do?
Forgetting where your glasses or car keys are—again—isn't necessarily a sign of dementia. How to tell normal memory loss from something worse
What is the difference between Alzheimer's dementia?
Gradual memory loss is a common complaint among seniors. For their children and loved ones, these lapses can be frustrating and worrisome. However, you can help your agin...
Memory loss does more than forgetting recent conversations or repeating things that have already been said. It can affect multiple aspects of someone’s life, and a caregiver may be essential...
The "Let's Talk Brain Health!" tool kit shows you how to involve family, get prepared and choose the right time and setting to talk to a parent or spouse about memory issues.
What causes memory loss? Many common conditions can cause memory problems. They include Alzheimer's disease, depression, fatigue, and vitamin deficiency.
Over one million Americans show symptoms related to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. It effects more Americans each year than multiple sclerosis and some forms of cancer. Both women and men can suffer from the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue and their impact...
These findings are an important step in the search for preventative measures and treatments for Alzheimer's because they suggest that increased blood flow in the hippocampus might be really effective at preventing damage from happening.
Researchers have uncovered new information about how a certain dysfunction in the brain may contribute to memory loss in Alzheimer's disease.
How the Internet Can Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease (Family Features) Over the past 10 years, researchers have learned Alzheimer’s disease starts much earlier than the onset of symptoms – 10-20 years before an individual, family member or friend might notice the signs of the debilitating disease. According to the Alzheimer&rsquo...
Each year one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. This problem is largely preventable. Read up on tips to help prevent falls.
Preventing falls is often a major goal for family caregivers and that might mean that you need to tackle the problem from a few different fronts. Try some of these suggestions to help your senior to feel more secure at home.<br>The Right Footwear.<br>Sturdy shoes with a non-skid sole can go a lo
Brain researchers have developed a "diet for the mind" that could prevent the kind of loss of memory, focus, and judgment that define dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.