Here’s a recap of NIA’s most popular Alzheimers.gov topics in 2023:
- Tips for Caregivers and Families of People With Dementia — While caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia can be overwhelming at times, these tips can help with managing everyday care and tasks.
- What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? — Alzheimer’s is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks.
- Can I Prevent Dementia? — There are currently no approaches proven to prevent Alzheimer’s and related dementias. However, there may be steps you can take to help reduce your risk.
- What Is Dementia? — Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a range of neurological conditions affecting the brain that worsen over time. While dementia is more common as people age, it is not a normal part of aging.
- Finding Dementia Care and Local Services — A person with dementia will need more care as symptoms worsen. Whether the disease is in the early or late stages, there are support systems, resources, and services that can help both the person with dementia and their caregivers.
Visit the Alzheimers.gov website to find the full range of Alzheimer’s and related dementias articles and resources as well as clinical trials in your area.
