It's a devastating moment when a person and their loved ones face a diagnoses of Alzheimer's or dementia. It's even more difficult for families to recognize the signs.

Mar 8, 2010 - Sandra Clarke

If you have risk factors for Alzheimer's disease, follow these simple lifestyle changes to help fend off the deterioration of the brain.

Jul 28, 2011 - Rita Templeton

In 2005, the World Health Organization found that 24.3 million people worldwide suffered from Dementia, with 4.6 million new cases a year.

May 16, 2009 - Jeffrey Donaldson

Are Alzheimer's and dementia the same thing? No, but they are closely related. Alzheimer's is one form of dementia. There are many others.

Aug 5, 2010 - Kathy Kattenburg

Learn the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia as well as their causes.

Nov 19, 2009 - Megan Jungwi

Activities for people with Alzheimer's Disease can be difficult, but there are activities that can provide meaningful encounters for people with dementia.

Nov 13, 2008 - Barbara Shema

Many people assume that dementia means Alzheimer's. In reality they are two different entities. Their differences and causes are explored.

Apr 19, 2007 - Cyrus Dehkan

Who can say what it's like living with a loved one that has Alzheimer's disease or dementia? The primary home caregiver copes with the difficulties every single day.

Nov 17, 2009 - Mary King

Cancer is the primary diagnosis of patients opting for hospice care in the U.S., but it is by no means the only terminal illness which qualifies patients for hospice.

Feb 4, 2010 - Kathy Quan

The third article in a series on dementia, this article continues to discuss the pathology and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Jan 28, 2011 - Rudy Hatfield

This is a continuation of a previous article by the same author. This article discusses basic facts about Alzheimer's disease.

Jan 13, 2011 - Rudy Hatfield

There is evidence that the cold sore virus, the herpes simplex virus, may be the cause of Alzheimer's dementia.

Mar 27, 2011 - James Cooper

Alzheimer's is not the inevitable result of aging. There are steps that can help prevent the disease and the first step starts with the lifestyle.

Feb 6, 2011 - Mario Carini

This is the first of a series of articles aimed at clearing up many of the misconceptions regarding Alzheimer's disease and dementia reported on the web.

Jan 11, 2011 - Rudy Hatfield

According to the Alzheimer's Association's 2010 "Disease Facts and Figures" report, more than five million people in the US suffer from dementia.

Aug 14, 2010 - Mistie Shaw

Dementia caused by NPH is often reversible and treatable. NPH symptoms resemble Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, so most cases go mischaracterized, unreported and untreated.

Dec 7, 2007 - George Daleiden

The number of people in the UK suffering from one of the many forms of dementia is set to rise to one million by 2025. What can you do to ensure you are not one of them?

Feb 7, 2010 - Ann Burnett

Lewy body dementia causes similar brain changes as in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Learn about this common type of dementia.

Mar 27, 2011 - Eileen Nelson

Alzheimer's disease and dementia impact an individual's cognitive functions and capabilities. Sexuality and safety in nursing homes may be a major concern.

Feb 16, 2011 - Marielle Elie

Is the senior moment just experienced an indication of approaching Alzheimer's Disease or dementia? A recently developed dementia test may ease your fear.

Feb 14, 2011 - Jerry Lopper