Alzheimers Medical Reference

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Can vitamins and supplements really help improve your Alzheimer’s? Find out what the researchers say from WebMD.

There’s no cure for Alzheimer’s, so everyone wants to know how to prevent it. Is there any way to avoid getting Alzheimer’s? WebMD tells you what is known.

WebMD explains the causes and symptoms of Pick's disease, a form of dementia that affects your behavior, personality, and speech.

Different therapies are available for people with dementia. But do they work? WebMD gives you an overview.

Scientists think there are a few ways that problems with blood sugar control can lead to problems with your memory and thinking. Learn more from WebMD.

WebMD describes NMDA Receptor Antagonists, a class of drugs that's shown promise in treating Alzheimer's disease.