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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia among older people. Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person's ability to carry out daily activities.
AD begins slowly. It first involves the parts of the brain that control thought, memory and language. People with AD may have trouble remembering things that happened recently or names of people they know. Over time, symptoms get worse. People may not recognize family members or have trouble speaking, reading or writing. They may forget how to brush their teeth or comb their hair. Later on, they may become anxious or aggressive, or wander away from home. Eventually, they need total care. This can cause great stress for family members who must care for them.
AD usually begins after age 60. The risk goes up as you get older. Your risk is also higher if a family member has had the disease.
No treatment can stop the disease. However, some drugs may help keep symptoms from getting worse for a limited time.
National Institute on Aging
'''Familial Alzheimer's disease''' (FAD) is an uncommon form of Alzheimer's disease that comes on earlier in life (usually between 30 and 60 years of age) and is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion. While it only accounts for 5% or less of total Alzheimer's disease, it has presented a useful model in studying various aspects of the disorder.
Time Slips - Storytelling project with people with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.
Lizzie Love the Caring Clown - A poetry therapist who works with the elderly with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. She also does birthday parties and gives workshops.
Szeman, Sherri - Novelist who has written fiction about the Holocaust and Alzheimer's disease. Site includes book group questions, sample chapters, and discussion page.
Raye, Collin - She's Gonna Fly - Dedicated to those suffering from Alzheimers and Lyme Disease.
Alzheimer's Tips - A guide that teaches how to provide quality care to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of memory loss.
Adventures of Phoebe Flower - Offers stories to help children and their families deal with issues such as ADHD, Alzheimer's Disease, friendship.
Hartman Publishing Online - In-service education publisher for certified nursing assistants and home health aides on OSHA, infection control, body mechanics, Alzheimer's disease, pressure sores, geriatrics, quality care & customer service.
Vilvacora - Offers herbal treatments for many diseases, such as cancer, allergies, alzheimer, parkinson disease and hepatitis. How to buy the herbs, how to dose them, how to compose complete treatments.
Attention Control Systems - Proposes a handheld cognitive orthodic device for individuals with brain injury, Alzheimer's disease, A.D.D. and other cognitive disorders.
Sandra Martin Productions - Information on educational videos for health care, aging, physical and mental disabilities, alzheimers disease, and death and dying.