Alzheimer's Basics (22)
Knowledge is power. Learn about the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, the prevalence of Alzheimer's, and its possible causes and risk factors. While there's no guarantee that a person will not get Alzheimer's, understanding the disease is the best way to reduce your risk and cope with it effectively if it affects your family.
Signs and Symptoms (11)
Is it normal to lose your keys, or is it a symptom of Alzheimer's? Does a person exhibit different symptoms at different stages of the disease? While each person with Alzheimer's is unique, there are some trademark symptoms that occur as the disease progresses.
Diagnosing Alzheimer's (22)
There is no single test that can definitively diagnosis Alzheimer's disease. However, a qualified physician that completes several diagnostic steps can diagnose Alzheimer's with over 90% accuracy.
Treatment Options (17)
It seems like every month, a new drug is tested that could be the answer to Alzheimer's. While there are several medications available now to treat Alzheimer's, none of them can stop or reverse the disease. There are also some non-drug treatments shown to effectively manage the difficult behaviors that accompany Alzheimer's.
If You Have Alzheimer's (15)
If you have Alzheimer's, knowledge is the key to effectively living with the disease. Learn how to take care of yourself, stay connected, maintain independence, cope with the day-to-day challenges of the disease, and plan for the future.
For Caregivers (64)
If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer's, knowledge is the key to effectively coping with the disease. Learn how to take care of yourself, handle day-to-day challenges, enhance communication with your loved one, manage challenging behaviors, and plan for the future.
Prevention (14)
While we can't immunize ourselves against Alzheimer's, scientists have discovered several risk factors that influence our chances of developing the disease. While some of these factors are out of our control, others are clearly mediated by our own decisions and lifestyles. Find out how to reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's by making healthy lifestyle choices.
Working With Your Doctor (9)
After a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, your physician becomes a critical part of your healthcare team. Learn how to choose the right doctor, what questions to ask, what information to bring to appointments, and how to decide whether to ask for a referral to a specialist.
Resources and Services (52)
Whether you have Alzheimer's or are caring for someone with the disease, you don't have to do it alone. Learn about services you may need as the disease progresses, products and organizations that can help, and how to get involved in volunteer or advocacy work.
Books, Mags, and Movies (16)
Now that Alzheimer's has finally been recognized as significantly impacting society, an abundance of books, magazines, and movies have been created addressing different aspects of the disease.
Glossary (36)
If some of the words used in this Guide Site are new to you, check here for an explanation of commonly used terms and phrases in relation to Alzheimer's disease.
