Recibir el diagnóstico de enfermedad de Alzheimer puede ser duro, pero obtener información confiable y apoyo adecuado puede ayudarle a saber qué esperar y cuál es el siguiente paso que debe tomar. Use esta lista de verificación para empezar. Haga clic aquí para descargar su copia.
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Making health care decisions for someone at the end of life can be overwhelming. It can be even more difficult if you don’t have written or verbal guidance from them. If you’re making care decisions without specific guidance, one helpful tip is to reflect on whether they have ever expressed an opinion about someone else’s
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Interested in volunteering for research on Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias, and cognitive health? Learn about new and featured studies below or search for clinical trials and studies near you with the Alzheimers.gov Clinical Trials Finder. New and featured studies Click on the trial name for details and contact information. Behavioral Symptoms MEMORI Corps: Activity-Based Companion Care for
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Advance directives for financial planning are documents that communicate the financial wishes of a person. It’s important to create these documents while a person with dementia still has the legal capacity to make decisions. Three common documents included in a financial directive are: Will: Specifies how a person’s estate — property, money, and other financial assets
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Research shows the benefits of exercise go beyond just physical well-being. Exercise can help increase your energy, improve sleep, and reduce feelings of stress. Watch the following video to learn more about how physical activity can help support your emotional and mental health. Last Updated on April 13, 2022
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The healthy human brain contains tens of billions of neurons—specialized cells that process and transmit information via electrical and chemical signals. They send messages between different parts of the brain, and from the brain to the muscles and organs of the body. Alzheimer’s disease disrupts this communication among neurons, resulting in loss of function and cell death.
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Biomarkers are measurable indicators of what’s happening in the body. They can help doctors and researchers track healthy processes, diagnose diseases and other health conditions, monitor responses to medication, and identify health risks. When combined with other tests, the following biomarkers can help doctors determine whether a person might have, or be at risk of
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Con el tiempo, la enfermedad de Alzheimer y las demencias relacionadas empeoran y hasta las actividades diarias más sencillas pueden resultar difíciles. Para ayudar a sobrellevar los cambios en la memoria y el pensamiento, considere estrategias que puedan facilitar las tareas diarias. Intente adoptarlas desde el inicio de la enfermedad para que tenga más tiempo
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As the symptoms of dementia get worse over time, even simple, everyday activities can become difficult. However, there are steps you can take to help manage these changes and make daily tasks easier. Consider these tips: Write down to-do lists, appointments, and events in a notebook or calendar. Set up automated bill payments or have
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Many studies suggest that our diet may affect the aging brain’s ability to think and remember. These findings have led to research on general eating patterns and whether they might make a difference. One diet that shows promising evidence of health benefits is the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fish,
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