What’s the connection between Alzheimer’s and Down Syndrome?
A message from the National Institute on Aging… Many, but not all, people with Down syndrome develop Alzheimer’s disease when
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Too Soon to Forget Documentary Airs on American Public Television
Posted for Susan Frick, MSW: For many years, the Without Warning support group of the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center has
NIA’s Alzheimer’s Caring Guide in Spanish
Looking for Alzheimer’s caregiving information in Spanish? Check out Cómo cuidar a una persona con la enfermedad de Alzheimer: Una
How Alzheimer’s affects the brain
In Alzheimer’s disease, changes to the brain likely start a decade or more before memory and other cognitive problems appear. This
How do doctors diagnose dementia?
To diagnose dementia, doctors do a medical assessment to determine whether changes are because of an underlying treatable condition like
Home safety checklist for a person with Alzheimer’s
Help make home safer for a person with Alzheimer’s disease with a room-by-room checklist to alert you to potential hazards and help you record any changes you need to make.
Tips for dealing with forgetfulness
People experiencing forgetfulness can use a variety of techniques that may help them stay healthy and deal with changes in their memory and mental skills.
