According to several sources, Alzheimer’s ranks in the top ten (non-homicidal) causes of death, nationwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that it’s number six,[1] behind heart disease …
Can Contaminated/Dirty Tap Water Cause Alzheimer’s Disease?
Current research suggests that Alzheimer’s-Disease susceptibility roughly corresponds to a 70-30 formula. To be specific, around 70% of your risk will be inherited risk. This is the risk that’s built …
Travel & Celebrate Holidays with Alzheimer’s: Caregiver Tips
Alzheimer’s Holiday & Travel Tips If they’re anything, holidays are characterized by a departure from routine. For cognitively healthy individuals, this is often a welcome departure, providing much needed respite …
75+ Questions to Ask a Doctor About an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Preliminary Comments Information is empowering. I cannot overstate the importance of being informed about your – or your loved one’s – condition and care. However, in order to relate effectively …
6 Drugs That Treat Alzheimer’s and 20+ Natural Alternatives
Introductory Remarks The debilitating effects of Alzheimer’s Disease (or other forms of dementia) are probably too familiar for my readership. (For an introduction to Alzheimer’s, see HERE.) Because the symptoms …
11 Tips for Managing Alzheimer’s Delusions & Hallucinations
Among the many unfortunate side-effects or symptoms of Alzheimer’s (and other forms of dementia) is the susceptibility of the afflicted individual to false beliefs and inaccurate perceptions. This was made …
Alzheimer’s Proofing a House Part 5: Indoors and Outdoors
How to Alzheimer’s-Proof Your House Part Five: Indoors and Outdoors Five-Part Complete Guide to Alzheimer’s Proofing Your House Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | …
Alzheimer’s Proofing a House Part 4: Kitchens and Bathrooms
How to Alzheimer’s-Proof Your House: Part Four: Kitchens & Bathrooms Five-Part Complete Guide to Alzheimer’s Proofing Your House Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | …
Part 3: Early- and Middle-Stage Alzheimer’s Proofing Tips
How to Alzheimer’s Proof Your House: Part Three: Specific Alzheimer’s Tips Five-Part Complete Guide to Alzheimer’s Proofing Your House Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 …
Alzheimer’s Proofing Your Home: General & Senior-Safety Tips
How to Alzheimer’s-Proof Your House Part Two: General and Senior-Safety Tips Five-Part Complete Guide to Alzheimer’s Proofing Your House Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 …