Alzheimer's disease is a form of dementia most frequently seen in people over the age of 60. This eMedTV resource explains how Alzheimer's disease primarily affects memory, thinking, and language. Brain changes and risk factors are also discussed.
Though the exact causes of Alzheimer's disease are unknown, this eMedTV article explores certain factors that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's. These risk factors include: age, family history, genetics, and possibly high blood pressure.
Scientists are currently studying the role genes play in the development of Alzheimer's disease. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at Alzheimer's and genes, including a discussion of the APOE e4 gene, which is a risk factor for Alzheimer's.
Early signs of Alzheimer's disease can include forgetting how to do activities that were previously done with ease and regularity. This eMedTV article discusses early signs of Alzheimer's disease and where to go for diagnosis of memory disorders.
Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease may begin with mild forgetfulness. This eMedTV article discusses symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease, such as an inability to think clearly and problems with language.
Tests that doctors use when diagnosing Alzheimer's include brain scans, medical tests, and memory tests. This eMedTV segment discusses these aspects of the diagnostic process in detail.
As this eMedTV segment explains, there are three stages of Alzheimer's disease: mild, moderate, and severe. This article describes symptoms associated with each stage of Alzheimer's disease.
No Alzheimer's treatment cures the disease, but medications can help relieve symptoms, albeit temporarily. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at the different Alzheimer's treatment options available for the various stages of the disease.
Five brands of Alzheimer's disease medication are approved to help control a person's symptoms. This eMedTV page covers the action, dosing, and side effects of each Alzheimer's disease medication: Razadyne, Exelon, Aricept, Cognex, and Namenda.
This eMedTV article provides a detailed look at methods that may prevent Alzheimer's. For example, living a healthy lifestyle and engaging in intellectually stimulating activities may help control risk factors related to the condition.
Much research over the past decade has focused on the possible link between aluminum and Alzheimer's disease. This eMedTV page explores Alzheimer's research and the most common sources of aluminum intake -- food, drinking water, and pharmaceuticals
This eMedTV article looks at Alzheimer's research currently under way, including studies investigating the role genetics plays in Alzheimer's disease. Other research is being conducted on medications that may be used to treat the disease.
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