Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the only cause of death among the top 10 in the United States that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed.

Slowing Alzheimer's Progress

How to slow the progression of Alzheimer's Disease.

The memory loss and other cognitive changes characteristic of Alzheimer's disease and most other forms of dementia can't be reversed. But there are some proven ways to delay further decline, at least over the short term.

• Mental Activities
• Daily Life Modification
• Routines
• Vitamins and Herbs
• Medications

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Dementia and Eating

4 Tips to get someone with dementia to eat.

1. Serve at a table setting that features minimal distractions. This reduces confusion over where to place attention, as well as the odds of some foods being overlooked.
2. Ideally, use a solid-colored placemat that contrasts with the table color, and a white plate that contrasts with the placemat and allows the food to take center stage.
3. Bright or contrasting solids, rather than prints and patterns, tend to draw focus best.
4. Place only small amounts of food on the plate at a time. Refill as necessary.

Having Trouble With Choices?

Worried About Your Memory? 5 Signs It's Serious

1. Your memory problems frighten you.
2. You've changed how you work or play because of memory problems.
3. Friends or family point out mistakes and/or express concern.
4. You notice friends or family starting to cover for you.
5. You find it hard to make choices.

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