Certain behavior changes may be a harbinger of Alzheimer's disease, and researchers say they've developed a symptom "checklist" that might ... Read More
Alzheimer's
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
Why Alzheimer’s Affects Blacks Differently
Alzheimer's disease seems to develop differently in the brains of black patients than in whites. And, black people seem more likely to ... Read More
‘Forget Me Not’ Stage Play Raises Alzheimer’s Awareness In Black Community
More than 5 million Americans—including 210,000 Illinois residents—currently suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, and scientists expect this ... Read More
Q&A: What’s The Difference Between Alzheimer’s & Dementia?
Q: What's the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia? - Terrence L. Sign Up for the Black Doctor Newsletter! A: Dementia ... Read More
Restaurateur & Model B. Smith Reveals Alzheimer’s Fight
B. Smith, the restaurant owner, designer and decorator. Known to many for design skills, food products and restaurants dropped a bombshell ... Read More
Officers Give Missing Man With Alzheimer’s Gift Of A Lifetime (VIDEO)
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbqUJNAlqIY&w=560&h=315] Police officers in Little Rock, Arkansas went above and beyond ... Read More
Alzheimer’s vs. Dementia: What’s The Difference?
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are NOT the same. You can have a form of dementia that’s completely unrelated to Alzheimer’s disease. ... Read More
Bobby Womack Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s Disease
Legendary artist Bobby Womack has said he is beginning to show early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, including trouble remembering names ... Read More
Alzheimer’s
Definition Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. It affects memory, thinking and behavior. It can also impact your daily ... Read More