Alzheimers

Toy dolls can bring children comfort. And they may provide a similar perk later in life for people with dementia.

Are you worried that you're at risk for the disease? WebMD discusses whether an at-home test can give you insights into your thinking and memory skills.

Find out how to help someone you care about with Alzheimer's enjoy their day-to-day activities.

WebMD shares tips to caregivers about how to help loved ones as they get older.

The food choices you make daily might lower your odds of getting Alzheimer’s disease, some scientists say.

This article is about caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s disease. It offers tips for caregivers to plan for care, save money, and make smart decisions.

WebMD discusses common myths believed about Alzheimer’s disease and provides the truth about genetics, memory loss, dementia, and more.

Learn what you can do if a parent or relative is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, which affects memory and, eventually, the ability to carry out everyday tasks.

WebMD tells caregivers how to get over feelings of "I can never do enough."

Caregiving can be hard, but you don't have to do it alone. These WebMD tips can show you how to ask for the help you need -- from friends, family, and community members.

As a caregiver, there are times when you can no longer do it alone. WebMD suggests some signs that may tell you it's time to ask for more help in your caregiving.

A caregiving expert answers questions on why it can be hard for your loved one to accept help, and tips on how to approach the subject.

WebMD shares what you and your family need to know about dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Caring for kids and a loved one with Alzheimer’s, too? Here’s how to make it easier -- for everyone.

Information on memory loss in Alzheimer's disease and how to cope with it.

As a caregiver to someone with dementia, you know what it’s like to deal with the symptoms. Here’s what it’s like to experience them.

When Alzheimer's patients build new bonds in a nursing home, it can have a serious impact on a family. Experts explain how families can cope.

Experts say that mild memory loss is perfectly normal -- especially as we age.

From the initial diagnosis to a loved one's death and beyond, caregivers are faced with a barrage of conflicting feelings. Here's how to cope with them.

If you're terrified of the disease -- or it runs in your family -- you might want to get tested. Here's why.

Using powerful new drug-screening technologies, researchers are identifying dozens, perhaps hundreds of possible targets for drugs aimed at preventing, treating, or slowing the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD).