Alzheimer's Information

Alzheimer's Disease is a difficult illness that affects more than 4 million seniors throughout the U.S. Following are links to more information about the disease as well as caring for/helping someone who suffers from it.

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Inside the Brain: An Interactive Tour.
Scientists continue to learn a great deal about Alzeimer's Disease and how it affects the brain. Read this to learn how the human brain works and how Alzheimer's Disease affects it.

What is Alzheimer's Disease?
Adapted from the National Institute on Aging.

Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's Disease.
Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) at home is a difficult task and can become overwhelming at times. Each day brings new challenges as the caregiver copes with changing levels of ability and new patterns of behavior. Read this article to learn more about coping if you are a caregiver.