Families have many things in common, including their genes, environment, and lifestyle. Together, these things may offer clues to diseases, like late- and early-onset Alzheimer’s, that can run in a family. There is no test yet to predict if someone will get late-onset Alzheimer’s, in which symptoms become apparent in a person’s mid-60s. If someone is worried about changes in his or her memory or other problems with thinking, he or she […]
Assessing Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
9 Nutrients You Need More of As You Get Older
You strive to eat healthy and hit the gym when you can — or at least sneak out for a daily walkwith the dog. But are you getting all the nutrients your body needs to function at its best? If you’re over 50, there’s a good chance you’re not. “In general, as we get older our ability to absorb many nutrients — vitamins and minerals […]
How Is Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosed?
Doctors use several methods and tools to help determine if a person with thinking or memory problems has Alzheimer’s disease. To diagnose Alzheimer’s, doctors may: • Ask the person experiencing symptoms, as well as a family member or friend, questions about overall health, use of prescription and over-the-counter medicines, diet, past medical problems, ability to carry out daily activities, and changes in behavior and personality. • Conduct […]
7 Tips to Improve Your Dental and Oral Health
The pandemic has been tough on our teeth. One 2021 survey from the American Dental Association found that more than 30 percent of dentists said their patients had more cavities and gum disease than before the pandemic. That means many of us are playing catch-up at home. So we asked the experts for their best do-it-yourself tips for caring for older teeth and treating common […]
8 Frequently Asked Questions About Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. Find answers to 8 frequently asked questions about Alzheimer’s disease: 1. What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia? Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia. Dementia is a loss of thinking, remembering, and […]
