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What is Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
Alzheimer's disease is an incurable, progressive degenerative disease of the
brain. It is the most common form of dementia. Dementia is a broad term for the
deterioration of brain function which results in loss of memory, reduced
language skills and behavioral and emotional problems.
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 Improving Memory and Concentration with Yoga
It is important to understand that there are
memory problems in all age groups. Children and teenagers seem to forget
everything they've just been told. Many adults are so busy and have so many
distractions, they just don't have time to remember everything.
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Aromatherapy for
Alzheimer
Disease
Aromatherapy can ease the sleeplessness and agitation common among patients with
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, according to British
researchers. In a four-week study of how aromatherapy can affect elderly
dementia patients, roughly one-third suffered fewer bouts of agitation when they
were rubbed with a lemon balm compared to one in 10 who showed improvement when
rubbed with an odorless sunflower oil.
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Early Alzheimer's Disease: Slowing the Decline with Medicine |
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People with early Alzheimer's disease know that the condition gets
progressively worse over time. Learn how some medications help stabilize
symptoms and slow this steady decline.
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Coping with Forgetfulness in Alzheimer's Disease |
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People with early-stage Alzheimer's disease know that they will have
trouble remembering things. But there are a variety of techniques that
can help them cope.
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Mind Matters: Life with Alzheimer's Disease |
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Allen Willner was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease early in the
disease process. With medication, and the care of his wife, he's slowing
the progression of symptoms.
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Linda Dano Speaks Up for Alzheimer's Caregivers |
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The father of television personality Linda Dano experienced years of
mental deterioration before he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Hear Linda describe how her family coped.
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Alzheimer's: The Long Goodbye |
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Alzheimer's disease is a common, but often misunderstood condition.
Forgetfulness is just one small symptom of a larger, more complicated
disease that affects memory, thinking, behavior, and emotion. Join our
panel of experts as they discuss how Alzheimer's disease affects the
brain and body. Topics will include:
- What are the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?
- How is Alzheimer's disease diagnosed?
- What are some possible causes of Alzheimer's disease?
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Seeking the Causes of Alzheimer's Disease: Plaques and Tangles |
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While the causes of Alzheimer's are still uncertain, many experts
believe the key lies in understanding plaques and tangles--lesions in
the brain and knots of nerve cell fibers that are sure indicators of
Alzheimer's disease. What are plaques and tangles, and what do we know
about how they form? Join our panel of experts as they discuss current
research and theories. Topics will include:
- What do we know about the connection between plaques and tangles
and Alzheimer's?
- What role do the proteins Tau and Apo-E play in the development of
Alzheimer's?
- Can you be genetically predisposed to develop Alzheimer's disease?
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Treating Alzheimer's: Where Do We Stand? |
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Alzheimer’s disease, a slowly
progressive disease of the brain, is the fourth leading cause of death
among Americans over the age of 65. Although there is no cure, there are
medical treatments available that can help control the progression of
symptoms. By managing the illness, these treatments can greatly benefit
patients and caregivers alike. What are the current treatments? And
what's on the horizon? Join our panel of experts as they discuss the
state of the art in Alzheimer's treatment.
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Stress Management for Alzheimer's Disease Caregivers |
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It's difficult to watch a
loved one suffer from Alzheimer's, and caring for them can be an intense
challenge. Caregivers frequently experience high levels of stress, and
many suffer from depression. Our panel of experts will address the
pressures that come with this responsibility and discuss strategies for
coping with them. Topics will include:
- Warning signs of caregiver stress
- Stress reduction
- Resources where caregivers can turn for help
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