Alzheimer's Disease - Videos
Five and a half million Americans are already are living with Alzheimer's disease, and now scientists have made a disturbing but important discovery about how the brain changes leading to Alzheimer's begin decades before any symptoms.
Taking ginkgo biloba supplements does nothing to protect the elderly from developing Alzheimer's disease.
A majority of dementia patients and their loved ones say they feel stigmatized by others, according to a new report from the Alzheimer's Association.
New report on Alzheimer's explains the research in the field.
People who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease late in life may have a less aggressive form of the disease.
Subtle changes in how a person walks could be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease.
When the time comes for a friend to step in and care for you, it's important to have power of attorney to keep financial accounts open.
Hispanics and African Americans at highest risk for developing Alzheimer's.
Alzheimer's can be detected early via an increase of plaque in the brain. New technology allows doctors to find this sooner.
Early onset Alzheimers affects 5.4 million Americans under the age of 65, but doctors have found exercise can help to slow young onset Alzheimers. Marianne Favro spoke with one woman who was diagnosed at 53.
Mary Alexander from Home Instead Senior Care reviews some of the most common Alzheimer's diagnosis concerns.
Mary Alexander from Home Instead Senior Care discusses the basics of Alzheimer's and dementia.
Mary Alexander from Home Instead Senior Care addresses some of the common caregiver concerns that can arise when caring for a senior loved one with Alzheimer's.
Mary Alexander from Home Instead Senior Care provides some basic solutions for caregivers dealing with Alzheimer's patients.
Mary Alexander from Home Instead Senior Care discusses how to manage Alzheimer's delusions and wandering.
Mary Alexander from Home Instead Senior Care explains how to manage frustrating Alzheimer's symptoms.
Full Segment: November is Alzheimer's disease awareness month. But little is known about the early-onset form of the disease that can wreak havoc for young people and their families.
November is Alzheimer's disease awareness month. But little is known about the early-onset form of the disease that can wreak havoc for young people and their families.
Author and HuffPost Blogger Deborah Swiss talks about caring for her mother who has Alzheimer's, and that it was a secret that her mom had it until her father passed away.
A new study shows that Americans fear Alzheimer's more than any other disease. In honor of National Alzheimer's Awareness Month, we help shed light on the condition.
The Doctors have an exciting partnership with USA Weekend magazine as the exclusive medical contributors to its weekly HealthSmart column! E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork explains how the latest article focuses on the early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and age-related dementia.
Author and sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer talks with WSJ's Anne Tergesen about her new book "Dr. Ruth's Guide for the Altzheimer's Caregiver" that gives advice to families and friends of Alzheimer's patients.
Alzheimer's is an irreversible, progressive brain disease and the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. But there are steps you can take to protect your brain. Editor-in-Chief of Reader's Digest, Liz Vacariello, reveals simple tips for radically reducing your risk for Alzheimer's and dementia.
Geriatrician Dr. Laura Mosqueda, Director of Geriatrics at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine explains what happens to the brain when affected by dementia. Plus, Dr. Travis explains how the brain processes music.
Recreational therapist Yvonne Russell and social worker Daniel Cohen explain how music can improve the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
See how the power of music allowed one man to tap back into part of himself that had long been obscured by dementia.
Alone, angry and exhausted... those are just three words that describe what a caregiver can feel. Patti Davis shares with us what she learned through her father's battle with Alzheimer's disease and how she is helping others.
Scientists know that neurons in the brains of dementia patients contain abnormally high amounts of two proteins, tau and beta ameloid. Professor Jurgen Goetz of the Queensland Brain Institute says
Deepak Chopra, author and M.D., gives us important tips for how to prevent the onset of Alzheimer's, and how to keep the mind sharp. Part of the series Mondays with Marlo on MarloThomas.com
Alzheimer's disease, the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States, is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and cognitive skills. E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork illustrates how Alzheimer's disease affects the brain.