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People with early Alzheimer's disease know that the condition gets progressively worse over time. Learn how some medications help stabilize symptoms and slow this steady decline.
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People with early-stage Alzheimer's disease know that they will have trouble remembering things. But there are a variety of techniques that can help them cope.
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Allen Willner was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease early in the disease process. With medication, and the care of his wife, he's slowing the progression of symptoms.
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The father of television personality Linda Dano experienced years of mental deterioration before he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Hear Linda describe how her family coped.
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Alzheimer's disease is a common, but often misunderstood condition. Forgetfulness is just one small symptom of a larger, more complicated disease that affects memory, thinking, behavior, and emotion. Join our panel of experts as they discuss how Alzheimer's disease affects the brain and body. Topics will include:
- What are the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?
- How is Alzheimer's disease diagnosed?
- What are some possible causes of Alzheimer's disease?
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While the causes of Alzheimer's are still uncertain, many experts believe the key lies in understanding plaques and tangles--lesions in the brain and knots of nerve cell fibers that are sure indicators of Alzheimer's disease. What are plaques and tangles, and what do we know about how they form? Join our panel of experts as they discuss current research and theories. Topics will include:
- What do we know about the connection between plaques and tangles and Alzheimer's?
- What role do the proteins Tau and Apo-E play in the development of Alzheimer's?
- Can you be genetically predisposed to develop Alzheimer's disease?
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Alzheimer’s disease, a slowly progressive disease of the brain, is the fourth leading cause of death among Americans over the age of 65. Although there is no cure, there are medical treatments available that can help control the progression of symptoms. By managing the illness, these treatments can greatly benefit patients and caregivers alike. What are the current treatments? And what's on the horizon? Join our panel of experts as they discuss the state of the art in Alzheimer's treatment.
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It's difficult to watch a loved one suffer from Alzheimer's, and caring for them can be an intense challenge. Caregivers frequently experience high levels of stress, and many suffer from depression. Our panel of experts will address the pressures that come with this responsibility and discuss strategies for coping with them. Topics will include:
- Warning signs of caregiver stress
- Stress reduction
- Resources where caregivers can turn for help
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