Diagnosis An important part of diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease includes being able to explain your symptoms. Input from a close family member or friend about your symptoms and their impact on your daily life helps. Tests of memory and thinking skills also help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. Blood and imaging tests can rule out other potential causes…
Overview Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that gets worse over time. It’s characterized by changes in the brain that lead to deposits of certain proteins. Alzheimer’s disease causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to eventually die. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia — a gradual decline in memory, thinking,…
Support for CaregiversEmotional support and guidance for families, partners and other caregivers who are coping with the challenges of providing care for another adult. Find services, resources and support for family caregivers in AgingCare’s library of articles, personal blogs created by other caregivers and our peer-to-peer Caregiver Forum where members offer tips, guidance and support…
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