Alzheimers Test, the Alzheimers Questionnaire

Alzheimer's quiz 90 percent accurate in detecting signs of Alzheimer's disease, dementia, MCI

The Alzheimer's Questionnaire (AQ) should not be used as a definitive guide to diagnosing Alzheimer's disease (AD) or amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI). 

However, it is a quick and simple-to-use indicator that may help physicians determine which individuals should be referred for more extensive memory testing.

Right now, personal care physicians (PCP) are not good at diagnosing Alzheimer's or the early stages of dementia. This is understandable. 

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Donepezil and Memantine for Moderate to Severe Alzheimer's Disease

For the first time, we have robust and compelling evidence that treatment with these drugs can continue to help patients at the later, more severe stages of the disease. We observed that patients who continued taking donepezil were better able to remember, understand, communicate and perform daily tasks for at least a year longer than those who stopped taking the drugs.
-- Professor Robert Howard

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Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures

Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures 2012 provides a statistical resource for U.S. data related to Alzheimer’s disease.

The report released by the Alzheimer’s Association, reveals the burden of Alzheimer's and dementia on individuals, caregivers, government and the nation's healthcare system.

This report includes definitions of the types of dementia, prevalence, mortality, caregiving, and costs of care and services.

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Scientists Pinpoint How Vitamin D May Help Clear Amyloid Plaques Found in Alzheimer's

This new study helped clarify the key mechanisms involved, which will help us better understand the usefulness of vitamin D3 and curcumin as possible therapies for Alzheimer's disease.

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We're Fine: Supporting Families Living With Dementia

Caregivers speak movingly based on their own experiences directly to others like them on the importance of finding information, obtaining home care and other types of in-house assistance, joining support groups, and accessing respite through day programs and overnight guest houses.

Caregivers appeal to their peers to obtain assistance, and not wait for a crisis to occur.

This is really an excellent video that is worth watching and sharing. If you take the time to let it get rolling you will start to recognize the value.

The clear message is that no caregiver to loved ones with dementia is a superman or superwoman.

Are Alzheimer's Caregivers the Forgotten?

I meet and talk to Alzheimer's caregivers all the time. It is not unusual for them to tell me that as time goes on, and as Alzheimer's worsens, one by one their family and friends fade away....

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Test Your Memory for Alzheimer's (5 Best Self Assessment Tests)

These five tests are self assessment tests for Alzheimer's, dementia, and mild cognitive impairment.

If you decide to administer one or more of these tests and the results of the tests seem suspicious you should consult with your personal care physician or a neurologist for a more thorough memory examination and diagnosis.

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Driving with Alzheimer's Can Mean Death

"Alzheimer's disease affects memory and navigational skills. These impairments may lead to getting lost, which is a life-threatening problem," Hunt said. "Family members and friends of individuals with dementia need to recognize these impairments as serious threats to safety for anyone who has dementia."

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The Importance of Category Sort Exercises for People Living with Alzheimer’s

Our goal is not to confuse people, but rather to help them organize their minds. Alzheimer’s has enough confusion already; we don’t want to add to it.

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Dr Bobby, or Dr Ralph Roister Doister?

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