According to an April 3, 2013 article on Mayoclinic.com, people with diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, have a greater chance of having dementia including Alzheimer's disease. Conversely, managing or avoiding diabetes may also protect you from Alzheimers. It is known that type 2 diabetes c...
The first two stages occur prior to any detection of dementia. Moderate Alzheimer’s disease is often the longest stage, which can last up to 10 years, and involves mild cognitive decline. During this stage, friends, family, co-workers and doctors begin to notice memory, concentration and/or...
Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, also called younger onset Alzheimer’s disease, is an uncommon form of dementia which affects individuals younger than the age of 65. Of all the people afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease, only an estimated five percent will develop symptoms at a younger age. ...
One of the most difficult, distressing and frightening situations for home caregivers or staff in care facilities is aggressive or combative behavior from someone who has Alzheimer's disease.
As anyone with a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's disease will testify, it's a long and debilitating progressive disease with a low rate of early diagnosis. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia.