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Memory Loss

• Article - Memory Enhancers for Those With Alzheimer's

  The following ideas are easy to implement and will...

• Quiz - Do You Know the Difference Between Dementia and Normal Memory Loss?

  A short quiz to help you tell the difference between normal memory loss and dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

• Article - The Path to an Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis

  Six steps to take if your parent is showing signs of Alzheimer's disease, from documenting the symptoms to finding the right doctor -- and what to do after you get a diagnosis.

Blog Posts

• Blog Post - A "Pre-Dementia" Epidemic?

  Mild cognitive impairment -- a mild mental decline that can be a precursor to Alzheimer's-- is on the rise.

• Blog Post - Old Meets New: High-Tech Toys Help Seniors Deal With Diabetes

  A handy list of high-tech gadgets that can help take the hassle out of dealing with diabetes for seniors and their caregivers.

• Blog Post - Margaret Thatcher's Dementia and Her Daughter's Wise Reminder

  Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher is revealed to have dementia; her daughter's observations.

• Blog Post - The Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer's

  What to watch for and what you can do.

• Blog Post - Diabetes Drug Combo May Keep the Mind Healthy

  Some diabetes drugs may stave off Alzheimer's disease, according to new research.

• Blog Post - Alzheimer's Meds: Time for a Reality Check?

  The absence of good news about Alzheimer's medications reminds caregivers that learning behavioral therapy is paramount.

• Blog Post - Be Social and Save Your Memory

  News about prolonging memory loss and postponing aging.

• Blog Post - Memory Loss Is on Everybody's, Um, Mind

  Many caregivers wonder about their own memory loss; these amusing readings offer a cheering perspective.

• Blog Post - 5 Surprising Ways to Use Memories to Help People With Memory Loss

  Reminiscence therapy improves mood and communication in people with Alzheimer's and dementia by prodding deeply-held memories.

• Blog Post - Mindbenders: Memory-Boosting Brain Games

  These brain-building games promise to boost mental skills.

• Blog Post - Dementia Caregivers: Ready to Make Your Brain a Promise?

  Scary new statistics about Alzheimer's disease and dementia are a wake-up call to caregivers to take better care of themselves.

• Blog Post - Memory Trouble? Don't Assume It's Alzheimer's

  Memory loss isn't always Alzheimer's: a review of types of memory loss

• Blog Post - Lewy Body or Alzheimer's: Do You Need to Know What KIND of Dementia?

  Estelle Getty's death of Lewy Body Dementia illuminates a common form of dementia different from Alzheimer's.

Questions & Answers

• Question - Can someone with Alzheimer's forget something then remember it?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Can vitamin supplements and herbals slow memory loss due to Alzheimer's disease?

  Alzheimer's memory loss may be slowed by vitamins. Supplements can't improve memory, but they might be able to slow memory loss down slightly.

• Question - My mom won't admit to having memory problems. How can I handle this?

  Unanswered. Can you help?

• Question - Two months after my father-in-law's passing, my mother-in-law with dementia no longer recognizes my wife. What could have triggered this?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - Which medicines cause memory loss?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - Can signs of Alzheimer's show up as early as mid 50's?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - When a person with Alzheimer's repeatedly makes mistakes, is it OK to correct her?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Is my mother-in-law developing Alzheimer's?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - What are the moral and legal obligations for adult children in caring for a parent with early Alzheimer's/memory loss?

  Unanswered. Can you help?

• Question - Can a TIA have residual effects?

  An expert's perspective on the damage that can follow a transient ischemic attack.

• Question - How do I know if my mom has Alzheimer's?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - When does a power of attorney take effect?

  Read the fine print to determine the specific powers granted in a power of attorney -- and make sure they're not overbroad.

• Question - How can I get my mother to acknowledge that she has Alzheimer's?

  Should I tell my parent she has Alzheimer's? Expert advice on how to talk about Alzheimer's when your parent is starting to experience dementia.

• Question - What is the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia?

  What's the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia? There are many differences between Alzheimer's and dementia, although they're easily confused.

• Question - Why do Alzheimer's patients remember certain things and forget others?

  Why do Alzheimer's patients remember certain things and not others? Alzheimer's patients tend to remember things that happened longer ago better.

• Question - What can help my mother remember to take her medication?

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• Question - How do I tell strangers about my parent's Alzheimer's disease?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert and a Community Member

• Question - If visiting with and talking to extended family members unsettles my father, who has Alzheimer's, should we continue while still remembers them or stop?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Are Aalzheimer's and dementia basically the same thing?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - What can cause the parent to see things and people that are not there?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Can we travel with parents with dementia?

  This question has been answered by two Community Members

• Question - Why won't my parents and their friends use the word Alzheimer's?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How should I tell my mom's friends that she has Alzheimer's?

  What's the right time to tell friends about a parent's Alzheimer's? When it's time to tell them about the Alzheimer's or dementia, they can help.

• Question - What should I do when my parent with Alzheimer's doesn't recognize members of the family?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Do I tell my mother her memory trouble is Alzheimer's?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What are my legal options if they refuse to cooperate with my suggestions for Mom's care?

  Unanswered. Can you help?

• Question - Should I interfere in my mother's social life if she has Alzheimer's?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What is the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia?

  This question has been answered by three Community Members

News

• News - Memory Loss in Hyperactive State With Alzheimer's

  FRIDAY, March 7 (HealthDay News) -- Memory loss, where...

• News - 1 in 5 U.S. Seniors Struggles With Memory Lapses

  MONDAY, March 17 (HealthDay News) -- More than one...

• News - Smoking Tied to Memory Loss in Middle Age

  MONDAY, June 9 (HealthDay News) -- Middle-aged smokers...

• News - Sleep Apnea Linked to Memory Loss

  WEDNESDAY, June 11 (HealthDay News) -- People with...

• News - Research Links Low HDL Levels With Memory Loss

  MONDAY, June 30 (HealthDay News) -- A new study suggests...