I have heard this statement so many times, My Mother doesn’t have Alzheimer’s BUT Ask yourself these questions can your mother describe what happened yesterday? Can she remember what she had for breakfast? Most of the time the answers are no. Predicted to be the epidemic of the twenty-first century, Alzheimer’s is a ticking time [...]
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What’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?
September 1, 2011
In a nutshell, dementia is a symptom, and AD is the cause of the symptom. When someone is told they have dementia, it means that they have significant memory problems as well as other cognitive difficulties, and that these problems are severe enough to get in the way of daily living….. Too often, patients and [...]
Memory Loss Alzheimer’s Dementia, Old Age-What is it?
March 14, 2011
There is a great deal of confusion, even in the medical community, about memory loss and various types of dementia. Is it Alzheimer’s or Dementia? Dementia is a general term used to describe many different diseases. Dementia is the syndrome of symptoms such as memory loss and decreasing ability to handle the daily functions of [...]
Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s
February 8, 2011
Probably the first and most important question that comes up about loss of memory is knowing when the memory loss is normal. It’s normal to be concerned about slipping into some form of dementia, like Alzheimer’s It helps to understand the difference between these different terms. Memory loss is a normal loss of brain cells [...]
Alzheimer’s: Easy Tips For a Rewarding Visit
January 17, 2011
If they were social before they became ill, people with Alzheimer’s Disease or any illness that causes forgetfulness and confusion will usually enjoy having visitors. Because any kind of dementia will affect how someone interacts with other people, you may find that you need to remember some simple tips in order to have a successful [...]










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