What is Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimers Disease is a slow disease, starting with mild memory problems and ending with severe brain damage. The course the disease and how fast changes occur vary from person to person. On average, Alzheimers Disease patients live from 8 to 10 years after they are diagnosed, though the disease ...

Some Facts About Alzheimer�s Disease

Alzheimer�s disease is: � A frequent cause of irreversible brain failure (dementia) that accounts for more than 60 percent of all dementia cases. � The fourth leading killer in the United States, behind heart disease, cancer and stroke. � Generally, but not always, a disease of...

The three Stages of Alzheimer's Disease

The symptoms of Alzheimer�s disease are grouped into three stages based on impairment of abilities: Early stage (mild) � Can still hold a job but has difficulty in demanding work situations � Some short-term memory loss � Suffers from occasional unjustified mood swings

Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms & Signs

In the early stages, the symptoms may be very subtle. Symptoms may often include: � Repeating statements frequently � Frequently misplacing items � Trouble finding names for familiar objects � Getting lost on familiar routes � Personality changes � Becoming passive and l...

Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

Although there is hope that Alzheimer\'s disease may one day be more fully understood, and thereby prevented, science does not yet know what can be done to arrest the mental deterioration. Even diagnosis of the disease is not a precise science. There are tests that can suggest a diagnosis of Alzh...

Considerations and Recomendations for Alzheimer's Patients & Caregivers

Eat a well-balanced diet of natural foods and follow with the supplementation program recommended in \"Nutrients\". Consume steam-distilled water only. Include plenty of fiber in your diet. Try oat bran or rice bran. Avoid alcohol, cigarette smoke, processed foods, and environmental toxins...