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Alzheimer's Disease: News You Can Use

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Learn helpful information about living with Alzheimer's disease.

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United States

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Learn helpful information about living with Alzheimer's disease.

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English


Episodes

The Warning Signs of Caregiver Stress

8/2/2021
The Warning Signs of Caregiver Stress

Duration:00:04:39

Reducing Caregiving Stress

8/2/2021
Reducing Caregiving Stress

Duration:00:05:48

Alzheimer's Disease: Treatments

8/2/2021
Alzheimer's Disease: Treatments

Duration:00:01:38

Alzheimer's Disease: The Top Five Questions to Ask Your Doctor

8/2/2021
Alzheimer's Disease: The Top Five Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Duration:00:02:19

Alzheimer's Disease: Research Advancements

7/28/2021
Alzheimer's Disease: Research Advancements

Duration:00:01:04

Alzheimer's Disease: Essential Questions to Ask Your Doctor

7/28/2021
Alzheimer's Disease: Essential Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Duration:00:07:02

Alzheimer's Disease: The Top Five Questions to Ask Your Doctor

3/26/2014
Alzheimer's Disease: The Top Five Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Duration:00:02:23

The Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease

2/25/2012
The Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease

Duration:00:06:19

Reducing Caregiving Stress

11/16/2011
Reducing Caregiving Stress

Duration:00:05:49

The Warning Signs of Caregiver Stress

11/16/2011
The Warning Signs of Caregiver Stress

Duration:00:04:40

Alzheimer's Disease: Essential Questions to Ask Your Doctor

10/7/2011
This audio presentation provides information on how you can take an active role in managing your healthcare by having an open conversation with your doctor.

Duration:00:07:02

Alzheimer's Disease: Treatments

9/14/2011
The 6th leading cause of death in the US, Alzheimer's disease cannot be cured nor can its progression be halted. In this video, Dr. Guy Eakin discusses ways to control the symptoms and manage side effects.

Duration:00:01:45

Alzheimer's Disease: Symptoms and Diagnosis

9/14/2011
Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease during the patient's lifetime is done through mental and behavioral symptoms, a physical examination, and neuropsychological and laboratory tests. In this segment Dr. Eakin discusses screening methods and new options on the horizon

Duration:00:02:09

Alzheimer's Disease: An Overview

9/14/2011
The segment describes the scope of the disease's impact on individuals, families, and the nation. It also outlines what the BrightFocus Foundation is doing to combat this devastating and growing problem.

Duration:00:01:16

Alzheimer's Disease: Research Advancements

9/14/2011
Dr. Guy Eakin of the BrightFocus Foundation provides a brief overview of Alzheimer's disease research.

Duration:00:01:37

Alzheimer's Disease: Caregiving Tips

9/14/2011
This segment includes tips for providing care to people suffering from this Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Eakin outlines ways to reduce the burden of the disease, adapting to the constant changes the patient goes through.

Duration:00:01:06