Alzheimers Medical Reference

Alzheimer’s disease makes a hospital stay especially challenging. Find out what you can do to make it easier if your loved one goes into the hospital.

Eventually, Alzheimer’s care means easing the transition to the end of life. Know what to expect at this time and where you can turn for help.

Alzheimer’s disease can change the way your loved one expresses their sex drive. Here’s how to get past the embarrassment and support your loved one’s need for physical affection.

People with Alzheimer’s disease often hoard or hide things. Here’s how to tell when this is dangerous and help your loved one cut down on clutter.

Hallucinations and delusions can be scary, both for the person who has them and those around them. This is what you need to know if your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease has them.

If your loved one with Alzheimer’s has shown signs of sudden confusion or delirium, find out what you can do for them and when to get medical help.

Depression and dementia have many of the same symptoms and so are hard to tell apart. Here are tips for knowing if your loved one with Alzheimer’s is depressed, and how to support them if they are.

Up to 75% of people with Alzheimer’s disease or another kind of dementia may have some level of anxiety. It can be one reason behind challenging behaviors like wandering and aggression.

Not all fevers are the same. Know when a higher temperature is dangerous for your loved one with Alzheimer’s and what to do.

Sometimes people with Alzheimer’s scratch and pick at their skin. If you find out why, you can help them stop.

If your loved one with Alzheimer’s has problems breathing, it can be hard to know what to do. Follow these tips to help them breathe easier.

Dental problems can be a challenge for older people with Alzheimer’s disease. Find out how to help your loved one stay healthy though good mouth care.

Issues with the voice and speaking are common for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Learn how you can help with these issues at home.

Decreased activity is when you move around or talk slowly or feel weak or tired all the time. People with dementia can be less active for many reasons.

Bowel accidents are also known as bowel incontinence. With people who have dementia, it can happen if they can’t get to the bathroom in time or don’t realize what’s happening. But there are other reasons for it as well.

Urinary incontinence is when someone accidentally leaks pee. It’s very common in older people, especially those who have Alzheimer’s disease.

Not eating or drinking is common for people with Alzheimer's disease. Many times, you can get them to eat and drink again if you figure out the reason why.

Diarrhea is common for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Usually it isn’t serious. Here’s how to know when it is and what you should do.

Constipation is uncomfortable for anyone. It’s even tougher for people with Alzheimer’s, but there are things you can do to make it better.

Nearly half of people with Alzheimer’s disease who are in a nursing home have problems chewing or swallowing. Here’s what to do if your loved one has a hard time with this.

Blood in the urine (or hematuria) isn’t always serious, but it can sometimes be a sign of a health issue. Here’s how to know if you should call a doctor.

It can be frustrating and confusing if your loved one with Alzheimer’s refuses care. Here’s how to understand this behavior and calm the situation.

Falls are one of the most common reasons people who are taking care of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease call a doctor. Here’s what to do if your loved one takes a tumble.

People with Alzheimer’s disease have higher chances of getting burned. Here’s how to know when burns are serious and how to care for them.

People with Alzheimer’s disease may stop taking care of themselves or where they live. Learn how to help when that happens.

If found early enough, treatment can slow some symptoms of dementia. Find out how doctors test memory and diagnose dementia.

People with dementia often want to find ways to enhance memory and thinking skills while easing other troublesome symptoms. Learn about the types of treatments and approaches available for someone with dementia, including medications and other strategies such as memory aids and lifestyle changes.

The long goodbye: What to expect from the three stages of Alzheimer's dementia, and how to be a caregiver to someone with dementia.

Your loved one’s dementia-related psychosis symptoms that you can see and hear are only the tip of the iceberg. They will experience many complications that you cannot see.

Many people think dementia and Alzheimer’s are the same, but that’s not necessarily true. Learn when a dementia diagnosis means it’s Alzheimer’s and when it doesn’t.

Can vitamins and supplements really help improve your Alzheimer’s?

Medications for dementia include cholinesterase inhibitors like donepezil and rivastigmine to slow symptom progression, and memantine for moderate to severe cases, aiding memory and daily functions.

There’s no cure for Alzheimer’s, so everyone wants to know how to prevent it. Is there any way to avoid getting Alzheimer’s?

Pick's disease is like Alzheimer's disease -- it impacts your behavior, personality, and speech. Find out the causes and symptoms for this form of dementia.

Different therapies are available for people with dementia. But do they work?

Find out more about this class of drugs that's shown promise in treating Alzheimer's disease.

Confusion and memory loss don't always mean you have dementia. Other illnesses can look like Alzheimer's.

Find out about the different types of prion diseases -- their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and possible treatments.

There are unique challenges to consider when caring for someone with early-onset dementia. Besides health needs, you'll need to think about their kids, job, and more.

Learn which treatments help with this troubling symptom of dementia.

Memory loss doesn’t just affect older people. One type, frontotemporal dementia, tends to happen between the ages of 45 and 60.

Alzheimer's disease causes physical changes along with mental and emotional ones. Here's what you should expect if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

When a loved one is first diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, what sort of plans do you need to make for the future?

People with Alzheimer’s may sleep a lot, hardly ever, or have other issues at night. Tips to help them (and you) get more rest.

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of early-onset Alzheimer's, a form of the disease that affects people before age 65.

At a certain age, you might start to wonder if memory loss is just a part of growing old or something more serious. Learn the difference between being forgetful and the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.

Daily care is a challenge when you're a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's. Use this WebMD checklist to make it easier.

Tips for managing the complications your loved one with Alzheimer's may face.

WebMD explains the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and how those symptoms change as the person with Alzheimer's moves through the mild, moderate, and severe stages of the disease.

Learn what research says about brain exercises that may help memory and help manage dementia.