Everyone forgets a name or misplaces keys occasionally, and many healthy people are less able to remember certain kinds of information as they get older. But the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease are much more serious than simple memory lapses. People with Alzheimer’s experience difficulties communicating, thinking, reasoning and learning—problems severe enough to have an impact on an individual’s work, social…
As we grow older, we may find ourselves becoming more forgetful. A person’s name from our past escapes us or we can’t find the car keys. These episodes can make us wonder if we’re developing Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Fortunately, there are things that we can all do to improve our brain’s health and possibly decrease our chances…
May is American Stroke Awareness Month If you or a loved one has suffered a stroke, you are in the company of almost 800,000 other Americans who experience a stroke every year. More than 7 million Americans have had a stroke at some time, and many are still living with the effects. The effects of stroke can differ widely, depending…
