December 2, 2007 – 11:39 pm
Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating condition that frequently goes undiagnosed in older patients until they eventually suffer from extreme cognitive impairment.
Some studies suggest that the vast majority – over 95% – of patients are diagnosed 4 years after their symptoms begin. While an older patient’s doctor may notice physical symptoms like weight reduction or poor [...]
September 16, 2007 – 10:31 pm
Alzheimer’s disease progresses differently in each person who suffers from it. Symptoms change from individual to individual and may happen at completely different times. Alzheimer’s disease can last as long as twenty years, so the distinct stages of the illness should be understood.
Understanding of these stages can help you in recognising what to expect [...]
August 15, 2007 – 9:21 pm
Many of those who suffer with Alzheimer’s disease also suffer with depression. This is often due to several reasons, not always related to the Alzheimer’s disease itself.
In the initial stages of Alzheimer’s disease, the subject is mostly aware that they have memory impairment and this could frequently leave them confused and scared about their future. [...]
February 19, 2007 – 10:33 pm
Many times, Alzheimer’s disease goes undiagnosed until it gets to more advanced stages because the early stage of Alzheimer’s may mimic simple signs of old age. Many families that take care of older loved ones have missed the signs of Alzheimer’s disease and thought that they were just signs of getting older. Since the symptoms [...]
January 18, 2007 – 6:33 pm
If you have a loved one that is getting older, you may be worried about hi or her developing Alzheimer’s disease. The earlier this disease is caught, the better. So it is important that you know what to look for in your loved one as early signs that he or she may be developing this [...]
January 1, 2007 – 8:41 pm
If you are dealing with a loved one that has Alzheimer’s disease, it can be very frustrating for both of you. It is important that families understand the disease and the stages of Alzheimer’s that patients go through. Alzheimer’s disease is a disease that affects the brain and causes people to lose memory and the [...]