Medical alert bracelets have been around for some time.  Those with chronic conditions that need special attention have found them to be absolute lifesavers at times.  Doctors can be alerted to the condition itself, or to allergies to common medications, and so on.  However, there is a new Alzheimer’s awareness bracelet that goes one step [...]

The Alzheimer’s Association is a national site that is dedicated to helping those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, along with their family members and caregivers.  They provide helpful instructional pages on what Alzheimer’s is, how to recognize the signs and symptoms, and how to deal with common problems.  The Alzheimer’s Association also spearheads political action to [...]

The term dementia refers to a brain disorder that manifests itself in several ways.  A person may become confused even in familiar settings, may ask questions repeatedly, or may neglect such basic things as their own hygiene or basic safety issues.  Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia associated with old age.
The disease [...]