Alzheimer's Disease  

Alzheimer's disease is one of the top reasons dementia symptoms begin to appear. Learn about the diagnosis of Alzheimer's, and how doctors use tests to help confirm a diagnosis of the disease.

What to look for and what is new with Alzheimers

AD was discovered in 1906 by Alois Alzheimer. There are no known cures for AD. Alzheimer's can cause delusions, hallucinations, loss of memory, and other related health issues. A person with Alzheimer's will need constant care.

Alzheimer's disease is a disturbing disease because it stops a person's ability to do for themselves even simple things like using the bathroom. More horrible then anything about this disease is it takes your memories.

Being a Senior, is another cycle. It has mystery, learning. growing, opportunity and challenge built in. More and more aging is being associated with mental dysfunction The Elders have traditionally been the keepers of wisdom.

There are a few diseases that destroy the body but leave the mind intact - Lou Gehrig's disease, and MS. These diseases put their victim in one particular kind of hell. And then there's Alzheimer's disease, which destroys the mind as well.

The National Alzheimer's Association has called Alzheimer's Disease a "silent epidemic" among African-Americans. Do you know the risk factors and signs to watch for?

When you are dealing with a family member with advanced Alzheimer's, you need to danger proof your home. You will need to look at everything in your home from a different viewpoint. For family members with very advanced Alzheimer's, think about how you wo