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Depression is common among older adults, but it isn’t a normal part of aging. It can affect how you feel, think, and act. While dealing with depression can be difficult, you don’t need to tackle it alone. That’s why it’s important to seek support from family, friends, and health care professionals early on. View this
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Alzheimer’s disease slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually, the ability to carry out daily tasks. These changes can affect someone’s behavior. It’s important to remember that the disease is responsible for these changes, not the person. Watch this video to learn six tips to help manage behavior changes in people 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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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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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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Tips From the NIA: A person with dementia will need more care as symptoms worsen over time. Problems with memory, thinking, and behavior often present challenges for those with dementia as well as for their family members. Whether the disease is in early or late stages, there are support systems, resources, and services that can help. While
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Many people may be able to help in different ways. These people might include family members, friends, professional caregivers, community organizations, and others with dementia. For example, you can: Learn more about support and services.
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