It’s thought that a lot of Alzheimer’s disease patients have a vitamin D deficiency, since recent studies have shown that this vitamin can prevent the development and progression of Alzheimer’s. Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin,” mostly because we can get it naturally when the sun’s UV rays interact…
In this TED Talks video from 2012, Alanna Shaikh talks about her father’s Alzheimer’s disease and the prevalence of dementia and Alzheimer’s. Protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease show potential to improve memory. Find out more. She explains that the rates of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease will continue to…
Every four seconds someone, somewhere in the world is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease–the leading cause of dementia in the elderly. First discovered in 1901 by Dr. Alois Alzheimer during an autopsy of one of his patients in a Frankfurt asylum, scientists now know that the disease is caused by…
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder where the patient slowly starts to lose cognitive skills which leads to emotional and physical problems. The disease affects around 5.4 million people each year in the U.S. alone. We’ve put together a list of some high-profile names who suffered from the condition, based…
People often think Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are interchangeable but that’s inaccurate. Although Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, not everyone who has dementia has Alzheimer’s disease. Menopause may be one reason why women are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than men. This filmed shared by…
Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating illness. Those who suffer from it, slowly start to lose themselves and there’s not much that can be done. Unfortunately, this is a disease that is becoming more common, affecting more and more people around the world. It’s estimated that more than 40…
Could it be possible to one day treat Alzheimer’s disease a decade before the patient actually starts experiencing symptoms? This is the subject matter of the presentation made by Dr. Reisa Sperling at the BWH Inspires conference in Palm Beach, Florida in January 2016. Distinguishing between Alzheimer’s disease…
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder which makes a person lose their cognitive abilities, altering daily functioning and leading to various levels of physical and emotional stress. Here are 10 things you should know about Alzheimer’s disease, according to healthline.com: 1. Alzheimer’s disease is the most…
In this EmPowerRN video shared in August 2015, Caroline, a registered nurse, offers insight into Alzheimer’s disease. She explains that the disease affects more than five million people in the United States each year, but there is no known cause, cure or treatment for the condition. Discover…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw7Y78aqf_I This heartwarming video from Sleepy Moose shared in April 2012, is all about Henry. Henry has been in a nursing home for 10 years and has advanced Alzheimer’s disease. However, something magical happens when Henry hears music on an iPod. Find out about how music therapy is…
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