Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease

If your loved one is confused and has wandered away, use these 11 tips to search for her.

What is paranoid and delusional behavior? If a loved one with Alzheimer's accuses you and becomes angry or suspicious, here are some suggestions on how to respond.

How do you know whether it's mild cognitive impairment or just normal memory loss related to aging? What's the difference between Alzheimer's and MCI?

Understanding the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease can help you determine if you or a loved one may have the disease. Learn about the different stages of Alzheimer's and how they affect cognition, emotions, behavior and physical health.

We often hear the phrase "short-term memory", but what does it really mean? How is it affected by Alzheimer's disease? Also, learn what other factors influence your short-term memory.

There are several different types of memory, and one kind is called sensory memory. What do we mean by "sensory memory"? Is it affected by Alzheimer's disease?

What is the long-term memory, and how Alzheimer's disease affects its functioning? What's the best way to respond to memory loss in others?

Are you confused about sensory, short-term, working, and long-term memory? Learn about these 4 types of memory and how they are impacted by Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's hallucinations can occur in any of the five senses, although visual and auditory hallucinations are the most common. In addition to the underlying dementia, causes may include other psychiatric illnesses, medications, infections and other medical problems, and even sensory deprivation or overstimulation.

This article distinguishes between forgetfulness from normal aging and memory loss that may indicate early Alzheimer's.

If you've ever experienced senior moments -- a nonmedical term for mental glitches -- you're not alone. Over time, the brain often experiences some normal age-related memory loss, which can lead to a variety of senior moments. Learn what causes senior moments, how they differ from Alzheimer's disease and how to manage senior moments, so that they become only occasional annoyances.

Although each person with Alzheimer’s is different, most individuals advance through a series of stages characterized by progressively more serious symptoms. Seven stages developed by researchers and physicians describe how a person’s functioning changes over time, from a normally functioning adult to someone with severe, advanced Alzheimer’s disease.

Years ago, memory loss was considered to simply be an inevitable part of aging. Today, however, we know that memory loss once considered normal now may be an early sign of disease, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Learn more about mild cognitive impairment and memory loss in aging adults.

Before a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, people often notice early indicators -- either about themselves or about a relative -- that signal possible Alzheimer's. Be aware of the 10 classic warning signs first identified by the Alzheimer's Association.

About 5% of those with Alzheimer's disease have early-onset Alzheimer's, which affects people younger than age 65. Learn about the signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's disease.

People with Alzheimer’s lose particular communication abilities during the early, middle, and late stages of the disease. Learn what to expect and what kinds of communication challenges can occur during each stage of Alzheimer's.

Alzheimer's disease can cause inappropriate behavior with sexual overtones (undressing in public) as well as take a toll on physical intimacy, especially when the afflicted partner can no longer give meaningful consent. Learn what sexuality changes to expect in relation to Alzheimer's disease and how to cope with them.

Alzheimer's disease causes many problems, including anxiety. This feeling of uneasiness, fear, and apprehension can increase distress for both individuals with Alzheimer's and their caregivers, but a number of pharmaceutical and behavioral strategies can help.

It is estimated that up to 70% of people with Alzheimer's disease will experience disruption of nighttime sleep. Practitioners recommend a variety of coping mechanisms for sleep disorders, ranging from medication to changes in daily routines. Learn how to manage sleep disturbance in Alzheimer's disease.

In late-stage Alzheimer's, the disease finally begins to considerably affect parts of the brain that control bodily systems such as motor coordination, bowel and bladder function, and even breathing. Learn about the symptoms of late-stage Alzheimer's disease.

While there are many reasons we become forgetful at times, we often fear that a forgetful episode signals Alzheimer's. The National Institute on Aging reminds us that forgetfulness could be due to several other factors under our control.

Sundowning refers to a variety of difficult behaviors in dementia that tend to occur at a regular time each day, usually in the early evening. This article addresses how to deal with sundowning, preferably without medication but sometimes with medication.

Elopement is a dangerous outcome of wandering that occurs often in people with dementia who reside in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

What is perseveration and how does it differ from repetitive verbalization