Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet | National Institute on Aging
WEBEstimates vary, but experts suggest that more than 6 million Americans, most of them age 65 or older, may have Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is currently ranked as the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning — thinking ...
How Is Alzheimer's Disease Treated? - National Institute on Aging
WEBDisease-modifying immunotherapy. Treats mild cognitive impairment or mild Alzheimer’s by removing abnormal beta-amyloid to help reduce the number of plaques in the brain. Possible side effects include brain swelling and bleeding, headache, confusion, dizziness, vision changes, nausea, seizures, and difficulty walking.
What Happens to the Brain in Alzheimer's Disease?
WEBAt first, Alzheimer’s usually damages the connections among neurons in parts of the brain involved in memory, including the entorhinal cortex and hippocampus. It later affects areas in the cerebral cortex responsible for language, reasoning, and social behavior. Eventually, many other areas of the brain and surrounding neurons are damaged and ...
Alzheimer's and dementia | National Institute on Aging
WEBAlzheimer's and dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the mostly commonly diagnosed form of dementia in older adults. Learn more about the disease, including diagnosis and treatment, and find tips and resources for caregivers and people living with dementia. Related topics: Alzheimer’s causes and risk factors, Alzheimer’s symptoms and ...
Alzheimer’s Caregiving: Managing Personality and Behavior Changes
WEBThese problems can make your job as a caregiver harder. It’s important to remember that the disease, not the person with Alzheimer’s, causes these changes. Common behavior changes in Alzheimer’s include: Showing signs of anxiety or fear. Getting upset, worried, and angry more easily. Acting depressed or not interested in things.
Do’s and Don’ts: Communicating With a Person Who Has …
WEBNov 28, 2023 · People with Alzheimer’s disease may have trouble finding the right words or remembering what they want to say. This can make communication difficult. Use the tips below to better communicate with a person who has Alzheimer’s. To share the image, right-click on it and select “save image as” to save the file to your computer.
What Is Alzheimer's Disease? | National Institute on Aging
WEBEspañol. Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. In most people with the disease — those with the late-onset type symptoms first appear in their mid-60s. Early-onset Alzheimer’s occurs between a person’s 30s and mid-60s and is ...
What Are the Signs of Alzheimer's Disease?
WEBWeight loss with little interest in eating. Seizures. General physical decline, including dental, skin, and foot problems. Difficulty swallowing. Groaning, moaning, or grunting. Increased sleeping. Loss of bowel and bladder control. A common cause of death for people with Alzheimer’s is aspiration pneumonia.
Coping With Agitation, Aggression, and Sundowning in …
WEBThe NIA ADEAR Center offers information and free print publications about Alzheimer’s and related dementias for families, caregivers, and health professionals. ADEAR Center staff answer telephone, email, and written requests and make referrals to …
Care in the Last Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
WEBIt’s important for the person with Alzheimer’s to take care of their feet. If the person can’t, you will need to help them by soaking their feet in warm water, washing them with mild soap, and checking for cuts, corns, and calluses. Foot care also includes putting lotion on the person’s feet so that the skin doesn’t become dry and ...