Alzheimers Medical Reference

If your loved one with Alzheimer’s has violent or emotional outbursts, you can do some things to help keep both of you safe.

Up to 75% of people with Alzheimer’s disease or another kind of dementia may have some level of anxiety. It can be one reason behind challenging behaviors like wandering and aggression.

Depression and dementia have many of the same symptoms and so are hard to tell apart. Here are tips for knowing if your loved one with Alzheimer’s is depressed, and how to support them if they are.

Sometimes people with Alzheimer’s scratch and pick at their skin. If you find out why, you can help them stop.

Not all fevers are the same. Know when a higher temperature is dangerous for your loved one with Alzheimer’s and what to do.

If your loved one with Alzheimer’s has problems breathing, it can be hard to know what to do. Follow these tips to help them breathe easier.

Dental problems can be a challenge for older people with Alzheimer’s disease. Find out how to help your loved one stay healthy though good mouth care.

Issues with the voice and speaking are common for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Learn how you can help with these issues at home.

Decreased activity is when you move around or talk slowly or feel weak or tired all the time. People with dementia can be less active for many reasons.

Not eating or drinking is common for people with Alzheimer's disease. Many times, you can get them to eat and drink again if you figure out the reason why.

Diarrhea is common for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Usually it isn’t serious. Here’s how to know when it is and what you should do.

Constipation is uncomfortable for anyone. It’s even tougher for people with Alzheimer’s, but there are things you can do to make it better.

Bowel accidents are also known as bowel incontinence. With people who have dementia, it can happen if they can’t get to the bathroom in time or don’t realize what’s happening. But there are other reasons for it as well.

Urinary incontinence is when someone accidentally leaks pee. It’s very common in older people, especially those who have Alzheimer’s disease.

Blood in the urine (or hematuria) isn’t always serious, but it can sometimes be a sign of a health issue. Here’s how to know if you should call a doctor.

Nearly half of people with Alzheimer’s disease who are in a nursing home have problems chewing or swallowing. Here’s what to do if your loved one has a hard time with this.

It can be frustrating and confusing if your loved one with Alzheimer’s refuses care. Here’s how to understand this behavior and calm the situation.

People with Alzheimer’s may not realize cooking dangers or get sunburned when out too long. Learn to recognize serious burns, burn care, and prevention.

People with Alzheimer’s disease may stop taking care of themselves or where they live. Learn to recognize the signs and your options for help.

Falls are one of the most common reasons people caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s call a doctor. Here’s what to do if your loved one takes a tumble.

If it’s found early enough, some symptoms of dementia can be treated with medication or physical therapy. Here’s how doctors diagnose the condition.

People with dementia often want to find ways to enhance memory and thinking skills while easing other symptoms. Learn about lifestyle changes and more.

The long goodbye: What to expect from the three stages of Alzheimer's dementia, and how to be a caregiver to someone with dementia.

Many people think dementia and Alzheimer’s are the same, but that’s not necessarily true. Learn when a dementia diagnosis means it’s Alzheimer’s and when it doesn’t.

WebMD explains what medications are available to treat dementia.