Early Signs of Vascular Dementia Families Often Notice First
Learn which changes in thinking, planning, mood, and memory warrant assessment—and when stroke signs require 911.
Category Alzheimer’s
Questions to Ask Before Starting Aricept for Alzheimer’s
Use these questions to check diagnosis, dosing, side effects, health risks, and drug interactions before starting Aricept.
Photo Sorting for Alzheimer’s: Supplies, Setup, and Safety Tips
Learn how to select familiar photos, reduce distractions, guide gently, and respond when memories cause distress.
What Does the MMSE Cognitive Test Show in an Alzheimer’s Evaluation?
Learn what an MMSE score can reveal, why it cannot diagnose Alzheimer's, and what a complete evaluation should include.
How Health Care Power of Attorney Works After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Learn when an agent can step in, what decisions they may make, and which state-specific steps protect the person's wishes.
Aerobic Exercise and Alzheimer’s Prevention: Benefits, Limits, and Next Steps
Separate promising exercise evidence from prevention claims, then use clear weekly targets to plan appropriate activity.
Does Uncorrected Vision Loss Increase the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Learn how strong the vision–dementia link is, why causation remains uncertain, and what eye care can accomplish.
How Aricept Works in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Learn what donepezil can and cannot do, which diagnoses matter, and how dosing and side effects shape care.
Does Medicare Cover a MoCA Cognitive Test for an Alzheimer’s Evaluation?
Learn when Medicare may cover a MoCA within an Alzheimer's evaluation, what the full visit requires, and what to ask.
How Alzheimer’s Disease Differs From Normal Aging and Delirium
Learn how timing, attention, daily function, and symptom patterns help distinguish aging, Alzheimer's, and delirium.