Dementia & Alzheimer's
Understanding the nature of dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. Explore the latest research, treatment and support available for patients and their families.
by Laura Coverson |
Apr 18, 2012
Many adult children caring for elderly parents make a promise they may find difficult to keep: "I will never put you in a home."

Being a caregiver is definitely a role that 65-year old John Whitmarsh never imagined he'd be undertaking.
Alzheimer's is a frightening disease but there are effective ways to decrease the risk, or at least delay the onset of sympto
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Barbara Whitmarsh has had the full life of a scientist, wife and mother stolen from her by a rare form of dementia called Fro
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As seniors age, there is always a concern for the onset of dementia, in any form. But the symptoms of Frontotemporal Dementia
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by Estee Bienstock, RN |
Nov 8, 2012
Communicating with someone who has Alzheimer's can be difficult and frustrating, but with patience, and a few key strategies,

A new screening test for Alzheimer's is showing promise and is being eyed a
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Latinos face a greater risk of Alzheimer's disease because of two key facto
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September 21st is Alzheimer's Action Day. With over 5 million Americans af
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The importance of early diagnosis
By Your Turn To Care Moderator on Jun 29, 2012
The importance of an early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. When was your loved one diagnosed? Did it make a difference in their treatment and in the care they have/are receiving?
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