Mealtimes can be challenging for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. However, creating a routine with familiar foods, a consistent time and setting, and pleasant conversation, are a few ways to make mealtimes easier. View this infographic for tips to simplify mealtimes for a person with Alzheimer’s.
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Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. Millions of Americans are affected by the disease, so it’s important to know the facts. A few common myths about Alzheimer’s include: Myth: Alzheimer’s and dementia are the same thing. Myth: I
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Many people wonder if the health information they find online is reliable. Some websites provide up-to-date medical news and reliable health information, while others do not. The following questions can help determine which sites are trustworthy. Answers can sometimes be found in a website’s “About Us” section. Learn more about why each of these questions is
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As a caregiver discussing your loved one’s care and treatment preferences in advance can help you and the person prepare for the future. Starting the conversation early is especially important if the person has been diagnosed with a condition that affects their cognitive health, such as Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Use these
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Many factors influence healthy aging. Some of these, such as genetics, are out of our control. However, there are steps you can take to help manage your health, live as independently as possible, and maintain your quality of life as you age. Important factors that support healthy aging include: Learn more about NIA-supported research and
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Please join us on Monday, July 8, for the second installment of our Conversations on Brain Health Summer Series: Nutrition and the MIND Diet, Live Demonstration Cooking Series. Lifestyle modifications such as exercise and diet can have a profound effect on the course of your condition, as well as how you feel on a
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Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. The most prominent signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease occur when nerve cells in the basal ganglia, an area of the brain that controls movement, become impaired and/or die. Scientists still do not
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Problems managing money can be one of the first noticeable signs of dementia. To provide support while respecting the person’s independence, a family member or trusted friend can help by: Learn more ways you can help a loved one with dementia manage their finances.
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This Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, NIA is pleased to announce the launch of the Alzheimers.gov Virtual Assistant. Visitors to Alzheimers.gov can get connected to the answers they need on a range of topics, such as the signs of dementia, planning after a diagnosis, finding care and local services, and more. The virtual assistant is
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