Study Shows Alzheimer’s Disease in Extended Family Increases Risk
Researchers have found that having one or more first-degree relatives with Alzheimer’s put people at significantly higher risk for the disease.
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A Serving a Day of Leafy Greens Can Help Slow Cognitive Decline
A 2018 report in the journal Neurology found that a diet containing approximately one serving of green leafy vegetables per day is associated with slower age-related cognitive decline, according to the National Institute of Health.
Tips for Talking about Alzheimer’s with a Family Member
“Alzheimer’s disease is challenging, but talking about it doesn’t have to be,” said Ruth Drew, director of Information and Support Services at the Alzheimer’s Association.
Ten Tips for Coping with Behavior Changes in Alzheimer’s Patients
Caregivers cannot stop Alzheimer’s-related changes in personality and behavior, but they can learn to cope with them. Here are some suggestions for understanding and coping with these changes.
Wall Murals Can Decrease Exit-Seeking Behavior
People with Alzheimer’s in care facilities often exhibit a behavior described as “exit seeking”—the desire to leave the building and wander.
What Is the Difference Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia?
People commonly use the terms Alzheimer’s and dementia interchangeably. Although the signs and symptoms may be similar, they are two different conditions.