Is it Alzheimer's or just normal aging? We all forget things as we age. Mild forgetfulness is normal. More serious memory problems can make independent living difficult. Read about the steps you can take to help your memory.

These early signs may hint that a person has AD. They DON'T mean a person definitely has Alzheimer's. If someone you love shows several of these signs, they should be examined by a health care professional.

There are several types of Alzheimer's disease.

Click here to learn about the seven stages of Alzheimer's disease from this helpful web site. This link will take you to their web site.

Read why scientists say depression (which is often treatable) may hasten the mental decline of Alzheimer's patients.

Aggression in someone with AD can be frightening. It’s a common reason for placement into a long-term care facility. Verbal abuse and other hostile behaviors can be seen.  How can a caregiver handle this it? Read more. This link will take you to another web site.   

Seniors may be more sensitive to the effects of medications. This chart shows you the side effect of various drugs used to treat AD and possible drug interactions.