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Alzheimer's Disease Resource Page

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Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition that destroys brain cells. It is the most common cause of dementia. People with this disease slowly lose the ability to learn, function, and remember.

EMPOWHER BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Alzheimer's Disease Definition & Overview

EMPOWHER RECENT REPORTS

“New Research Identifies Alzheimer’s Risk Factor," October 7, 2010

“The Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease and Factors That Influence It," October 13, 2010

“How Does Alzheimer’s Disease Affect the Brain?," October 4, 2010

“Testing Cognition to Predict Alzheimer’s Disease," July 14 2010

“If It’s Not Alzheimer’s Disease or Parkinson’s Disease, It May be NPH," April 29 2010

NEWS ARTICLES

“Predicting Alzheimer’s Risk in Patients With Cognitive Problems," June 30 2010

“Experts Optimistic About Solving Puzzle of Alzheimer’s," June 30 2010

“Link Between Diabetes, Alzheimer’s Disease Strengthened," August 25 2010

TREATMENTS & PREVENTION

“The Different Treatment and Care Options for Alzheimer’s Diseases Patients," October 11 2010

“Do Cognitive Exercises Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease?," October 6 2010

“Can Deep Brain Stimulation Help Alzheimer’s Disease Patients?," September 15 2010

“Alzheimer’s Patients Remember Better When You Put It to Music," May 14 2010

“Alzheimer’s Disease—Preventative Tips May Help Keep This Condition at Bay," February 22, 2010

PERSONAL EMPOWHER STORIES AND QUESTIONS ABOUT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

“ASK: What are the early stages of Alzheimer’s? My MIL’s memory is not so good anymore…," MAY 19, 2010

“ASK: How does Alzheimer’s disease affect the ear, nose and throat?" April 6, 2010

EMPOWHER VIDEOS

VIDEO: "Is a Woman More Likely To Develop Alzheimer’s If Her Mother Had It? - Darby Morhardt, M.S.W." December 4, 2009

VIDEO: "Alzheimer’s Patients And Caregivers, How Can Banner’s MAPS Program Help? – Nurse Dougherty," January 8, 2009

VIDEO: "Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease, How is This Accomplished?- Dr. Tariot," December 11, 2008

EMPOWHER SUPPORT GROUP

OTHER HELPFUL WEBSITES AND LINKS

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

National Alzheimer’s Association

Alzheimer’s Research Foundation

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