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As a caregiver, you may sometimes wonder if there is a better way to assist your loved one with personal hygiene and grooming. As their ability to independently manage their personal hygiene declines, increasingly you need to help accomplish these tasks. This article provides tips to make the process simpler and more comfortable.

The word “circadian” refers to bodily processes that recur on a daily cycle, such as sleeping. This article discusses why disturbances in circadian rhythms are common symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (AD).

People who have Down syndrome are living longer than ever before, and a significant number of them will go on to develop Alzheimer’s disease. This article explores the connection between these two disorders, and provides a summary of interventions that may help people who have both conditions.

Learn important questions to consider when deciding to tell others that you or a loved one has Alzheimer's disease.

Learn how neuroscientists are exploring a protein, amyloid beta, that is associated with the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

Learn some helpful tips for how to communicate compassionately with someone who has Alzheimer’s disease, and may need assistance in a public setting.

This article explores the question of whether or not you can catch Alzheimer’s disease from others who have it, or if it can be transmitted from one person to another in any way.

This article provides useful tips for helping a child understand the symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Not since 2003 has a new medication been approved by the FDA for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Fortunately, this long dry spell may be nearing an end. This article explores a variety of clinical trials that may one day provide new treatments and methods to more effectively manage Alzheimer’s disease.