A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease

Is it forgetfulness, a senior moment, or Alzheimer's disease?

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Follow Us         Featured A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease Use this guide for advice on caring for someone with Alzheimer's. Learn to spot early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and find out what to expect from the different... Read more ...  News Your Ability to 'Smell' the Taste of Foods Can Lessen With Age Your ability to "smell" the foods you taste weakens as you age, new research suggests. Along with your nose, you can detect aromas through your mouth when you chew your food... Read more ... Out-of-Pocket Costs Rose Moderately Under Obamacare: Report Many Americans enrolled in Obamacare marketplace plans saw their out-of-pocket costs rise moderately in the past year, a new report shows. For those who did not receive... Read more ... Men Miss Out on Bone Loss Screening Unlike women, men at risk for osteoporosis don't get routinely screened for bone loss, a new study shows. As a result, men may not receive treatment or take the steps necessary to... Read more ... Disabling Falls Don't Have to Happen Seniors are at high risk for falls, but there are ways to reduce that risk, experts say. One-third of Americans aged 65 and older fall each year. And, falls are the leading cause of... Read more ... Blood Pressure Patterns May Predict Stroke Risk Instead of relying on individual blood pressure readings, doctors should review the overall pattern to predict a patient's risk of stroke or early death, new research suggests... Read more ... Senior Health Center MedicineNet's Senior Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind as you age. Get access to various senior health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides seniors through the stages of their life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home