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What is Alzheimer’s Disease and its Symptoms?

Image courtesy of Stuart Miles / FreeDigitalPhotos.net     Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning. Alzheimer’s can develop in varying ways for each individual, although there can be common symptoms shared between person to person. These symptoms may include the following in …

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Music, Art and Alzheimer’s

Music and art can enrich the lives of people with Alzheimer’s. Both activities allow for self-expression and engagement, even after Alzheimer’s has progressed. Music: It can be powerful! Studies have shown that music might reduce agitation and improve behavioral issues that are common in the middle-stages of the disease. Even when the person is in …

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New Alzheimer’s Association Report

According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2013 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, one in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia in the U.S. The new report shows that while deaths from other major diseases, such as heart disease, HIV/AIDS and stroke, continue to experience significant declines, Alzheimer’s deaths continue to rise- increasing 68% …

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Caregiver Supportive Response to Memory Loss and Confusion

  In the later stages of Alzheimer’s disease, a person who has it may not be able to remember familiar people, places or things. Situations involving memory loss and confusion can be extremely difficult for caregivers, and require much patience and understanding.  The main underlying cause of memory loss and confusion is the progressive damage …

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Alzheimer’s can Spread like an Infection

A breakthrough study conducted by the Columbia University Medical Center found that Alzheimer’s spreads from one part of the brain to another, characteristic of an infection. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. and an estimate of 5.4 million people suffer from the disease. This …

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10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning. There are early signs and symptoms to look out for. Every person may experience one or more of these signs in varying degrees. If you often experience any of the following, you should consult with your doctor. 1) Loss …

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The Power of Music on Memory

  Music can be powerful for people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, even in the very late stages of the disease. Music can affect mood, manage stress-induced agitation, stimulate positive interactions, facilitate cognitive function, and coordinate motor movements. Response to rhythm hardly requires any cognitive or mental processing. They are affected by the …

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