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Tips for Caregivers for Parents with Alzheimers

Alzheimer Disease Articles

The Alzheimer's Disase  - Tips for Caregivers of Parents with Alzheimers - section provides checklists and articles to help caregivers with seniors suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

 

Alzheimers Disease Articles

Dementia Care - What to look for
Questions to ask when looking for nursing home dementia care - [ Read More ]
What Causes Alzheimers
The exact cause of alzheimer's disease is still uncertain. Genetic mutations, for example, clearly do cause the disease. Some researchers feel that environmental factors may be important causes of alzheimer's disease. [ Read More ]
Does Aluminum cause Alzheimer's Disease?
Some new studies have revived aluminum as a possible cause of alzheimer's disease. We take a closer look at the reason for this suggestion. [ Read More ]
Does a Virus or Bacteria cause Alzheimer's Disease
Some researchers speculate that a "slow" virus could be the cause of alzheimer's disease. We examine this theory and determine if this is a possible cause or sympton of alzheimer. [ Read More ]
Alzheimer's and Your Loved One
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. If you are planning to take your loved one to the doctor, you can bring this with you to discuss. [ Read More ]
Prescription Drug Therapies for Alzheimer's - Tips for Alzheimers Caregivers
A look at prescription drug therapies for Alzheimer's including aricept, exelon, reminyl and razadyne. [ Read More ]
Taking the Keys from Dad - Driving Concerns
Alzheimer's resources for working family caregivers including valuable tips for dealing with difficult situations. [ Read More ]
The Three Major Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
A variety of scales and rating systems have been devised to describe the various stages of Alzheimer's disease. We examine some of the major stages here while keeping in mind that every patient is different. [ Read More ]