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Alzheimer disease and antioxidants
At the present time, one out of ten adults have some form of Alzheimer disease. According to Dr. Greengard, Director of the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research at the Rockefeller University, that number is...read more
Alzheimer's disease
As a person ages, a certain amount of memory loss and confusion is quite normal. Personally, I’ve been known to invoke the cliché, “The older I get, the better I was!” Unfortunately, ...read more
Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia
Most people approaching retirement look forward to exploring new pursuits and basking in memories of their long and eventful lives. But for thousands of Canadians, Alzheimer's disease replaces the richness of...read more
Alzheimer's: how does the disease develop ?
Alzheimer's is a neurodegenerative disease that is typified by progressive weakening of cognitive skills, affecting all aspects of day to day activities. A person suffering from Alzheimer's is likely to under...read more
Are you forgetful?
You may have a deficiency of Vitamin B. What is forgetfulness and how does it differ from Dementia? Loss of memory is a common symptom, particular in the elderly, but memory loss may also b...read more
Blood-pressure drugs may lower alzheimer's risk
Taking medications to lower blood pressure, particularly diuretics, may help reduce risks for Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests. Experts speculate that high blood pressure may increas...read more
Causes of dementia
The most common cause of dementia in older adults is Alzheimer's disease. A German doctor in 1906, Dr Alois Alzheimer, first described the disease. He described characteristic changes in the brain tissue of a...read more
Dementia or normal memory?
Doctors are often asked the question: Is my memory normal for my age? Loss of neurons (brain cells) may be a part of the normal ageing process. As we grow older we may lose c...read more
Dementia: general information
Dementia is not a specific disease. It is a descriptive term for a collection of symptoms that can be caused by a number of disorders that affect the brain. People with dementia have significantly impairedDementia: hard not to forget
Dementia refers to a group of symptoms that are caused by changes in brain function. Signs of dementia include changes in memory, personality, and behavior. Dementia also makes it hard for a ...read more
Description of dementia
Dementia is typically a problem of later adulthood and old age, although it occurs in younger adults as well. A slow, steady and progressive impairment of brain functioning in older adults is...read more
Diagnosis-Alzheimer's disease
It is most important that a doctor should diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, as many other treatable conditions (such as hypothyroidism, vitamin deficiency, hypoglycaemia, anaemia and depression) have sympto...read more
How to treat alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's or Presenile Dementia is characterised by confusion, loss of memory, speech problems, hallucinosis, and the ability to perform and follow through with purposeful movements.Its most likely cause is...read more
Managing dementia
No treatment is currently available that can stop or cure Alzheimer's disease. However, new medications are available that can improve memory and delay the progression of the illness.Developing new tr...read more
Medication for alzheimer's disease
Currently, three drugs are available that can improve memory and delay disease progression in Alzheimer's disease. The drugs belong to the class called cholinesterase inhibitorsread morePersonality changes in people with alzheimer's disease
Personality changes occur in all people with Alzheimer's disease. The most common personality change is apathy, which is defined as a lack of interest and motivation. The person will not be interested in even...read more
Popeye and Olive were right
Solving crossword puzzles and sudokus may help to keep the brain alive, but they are not the whole answer. So, what will protect the brain from ageing? You have to eat the right foods. We’ve all been to...read more
Prevention of alzheimer's disease
Prevention of Alzheimer's disease is very difficult, as there is no known cause. Although genetics is a possible cause, this does not mean that if Alzheimer's disease has claimed some members...read more
Progression of dementia
Although everyone experiences dementia in their own individual way, it can be helpful to think of the progression of dementia as a series of stages.This page outlines the characteristics of early, middle and late stageThe causes of alzheimer's disease
The causes of Alzheimer’s disease are not fully known and scientists continue to investigate this area. So far, research into the causes of this brain disease has found two main forms o...read more
What is alzheimer's disease?
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting around 500,000 people in the UK. This information sheet outlines the symptoms and causes of Alzheimer's disease, and describes what treatment...read more
