Alzheimers Medical Reference

How to safeguard your loved ones with Alzheimer’s to prevent physical, emotional, and financial harm.

Your loved one with Alzheimer’s needs care. There are many options, but it’s not one-size-fits-all. Learn what’s right for the one you love.

From bathing to using the bathroom, personal care can become a struggle for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Learn tips to make the daily routine easier.

Dementia is a condition characterized by loss of memory and cognitive function. Learn how anticholinergic drugs may cause this illness.

How race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and more can impact management of Alzheimer’s disease.

Encouraging a loved one with Alzheimer’s to keep up relationships and do things they enjoy could have benefits beyond lifting their spirits.

Caregivers can use these safety tips to help their loved ones live a safe and independent life with early and moderate-stage Alzheimer’s.

No vaccines are available for Alzheimer’s disease. But clinical trials continue in hopes of one that can treat, cure, and prevent the condition.

Communication can become more difficult for people with Alzheimer’s. But you can learn a lot about what your loved one is feeling and what they need with close attention to their behavior. Learn more about what you can expect.

Alzheimer’s disease is a growing concern among Asian Americans. Here’s a closer look at some of the social, cultural, education, and health care access barriers they might face.

Alzheimer’s disease can cause symptoms besides cognitive issues that may be dangerous. Find out which additional, or adjunct, treatments may help.

The first drug you may get when you’re told you have Alzheimer’s disease is called a cholinesterase inhibitor. Find out what it is and how it can help.

The newest Alzheimer’s treatment is the first to target a possible cause, rather than just symptoms. What are anti-amyloids, and are they right for you?

Learn more about fun things your loved one can do and how to adapt them to any ability level.

Some seniors with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia need memory care. Learn how federal and state programs can help pay for services.

Alzheimer's disease affects how your brain works and remembers. Learn about some activities that can help with cognitive function and quality of life.

New brain-stimulation therapies offer hope for delaying the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Learn about how they work.

Hispanics and Latinos are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s than whites. It’s also harder for them to get the health care that they need.

Researchers suspect that inflammation and oxidative stress may make Alzheimer’s disease more likely. Here’s what we know about the link.

Black people have more risk for Alzheimer’s than other groups. But they also may have more trouble getting diagnosed. What to know if you’re having memory problems.

How can you tell when it’s time to transition to a memory care facility?

Here’s what to know when you’re considering care for a loved one.

This disease affects your memory, thinking, and behavior -- and it’s a growing problem for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

Caring for a spouse or partner with Alzheimer’s can be challenging. Find out more about what to expect and how you can live well despite those changes.

Men and women are both at risk for Alzheimer’s. But the disease doesn’t affect them the same. Learn more about how it affects the sexes differently.

Alzheimer’s causes personality and behavior changes. Learn how to identify triggers, handle outbursts, and help you and your loved one adjust.

The MIND diet is a brain-healthy diet that focuses on plant-based foods like whole grains, green leafy vegetables, fruits, and nuts to boost brain health.

Aducanumab (Aduhelm) is a drug for early Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment. Learn more about how it works.

Dementia-related psychosis is more than just upsetting. It can affect the health and safety of the person with dementia, and those who care for them.

It can be hard to accept when your loved one with Alzheimer’s needs more help than you can give. Here’s how to make a transfer of care a little easier.

Learn some ways you can help make day-to-day life better for your loved one with Alzheimer’s.

It can be tough to take care of someone with Alzheimer’s alone, but sometimes even tougher to ask for help. Here’s how to make the ask a little easier.

A common problem for people in intensive care units may have long-lasting effects, including dementia.

What is dementia, and how do you recognize it? Learn the signs of dementia and what to do if you or a loved one has symptoms.

The medicines for your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can take many forms. Here’s what you need to know about the ones that are taken by mouth.

When there’s another serious health issue, surgery can improve quality of life for someone with Alzheimer’s. Know what to expect and how to support your loved one before and after an operation.

If your loved one lives at home, you may need help to care for them. Learn how to hire a caregiver, set expectations, and manage the relationship.

Learn how to help your loved one adjust to their new home and how to manage your own concerns as well.

It’s important to get the right primary care for your loved one with Alzheimer’s. Here’s how to choose a doctor and make the most of your appointment.

Alzheimer’s disease makes a hospital stay especially challenging. Find out what you can do to make it easier if your loved one goes into the hospital.

Eventually, Alzheimer’s care means easing the transition to the end of life. Know what to expect at this time and where you can turn for help.

Hallucinations and delusions can be scary, both for the person who has them and those around them. This is what you need to know if your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease has them.

People with Alzheimer’s disease often hoard or hide things. Here’s how to tell when this is dangerous and help your loved one cut down on clutter.

Alzheimer’s disease can change the way your loved one expresses their sex drive. Here’s how to get past the embarrassment and support your loved one’s need for physical affection.

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.

If your loved one with Alzheimer’s has shown signs of sudden confusion or delirium, find out what you can do for them and when to get medical help.

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.

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

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