Who hasn’t forgotten the name of an old friend, where they put their keys or why they went into a room for something? I know I ... Read More
Alzheimer's
7 Tips For Traveling With Alzheimer’s
The holidays are high stress for most anyone, but adding travel to the mix can make things even more complicated. For the five million ... Read More
BernNadette Stanis Helps Alzheimer’s Patients Remember The ‘Good Times’
Most of us remember BernNadette Stanis as playing the feisty teenage daughter, Thelma Evans, on the hit series in the late 70s and early ... Read More
Is Your Parent Showing Signs Of Alzheimer’s? How To Tell…
Chances are, you have a friend or relative caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Not only are the numbers of new cases climbing, people ... Read More
New Alzheimer’s Drug May Slow The Progression Of Disease!
In the United States, Blacks account for twenty percent of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and are twice as likely to develop the ... Read More
My Story: Alzheimer’s And A Mother’s Unforgettable Love
At 24 years old, Brittney Williams became a full-time caregiver to her mother with Alzheimer's and parent to her four youngest siblings. ... Read More
5 Medical Conditions That May Mimic Alzheimer’s Disease
When memory loss strikes in an older adult, Alzheimer’s Disease is often one of the first thoughts that come to mind. While Alzheimer’s is ... Read More
Does Marijuana Use Increase Alzheimer’s Risk?
Bad news for Mary Jane enthusiasts. According to a new study, pot could restrict blood flow to the brain, which in turn, may affect your ... Read More
These 5 Behavior Changes Could Be Early Signs Of Alzheimer’s
Certain behavior changes may be a harbinger of Alzheimer's disease, and researchers say they've developed a symptom "checklist" that might ... Read More
Caregiver Confession: What It’s Really Like Living With Alzheimer’s Disease
Defined as an irreversible, “progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions,” everyone with a brain is at ... Read More
Restaurateur B. Smith’s Battle With Alzheimer’s Is A Call-To-Action
Now five years after her diagnosis, B. Smith's husband Dan is her primary caregiver. He tries to keep her mind stimulated by reading the ... Read More
Is There A Link Between Diabetes & Alzheimer’s?
High blood sugar associated with prediabetes may increase the risk for Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests. Researchers found that ... Read More