Alzheimer’s Disease

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Unusual Behaviors of Seniors That May Be Signs of Dementia

Are you growing concerned over unusual behaviors that your senior parents are exhibiting? Have you noticed that they are becoming more increasingly forgetful? Or perhaps, there’s just something about their behavior that seems off to you? Whatever the case may […]
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The 4 Most Common Dementia Accusations and How to Deal

Check out these dementia accusations and learn how you can respond better. Those who have Alzheimer’s or dementia undergo irreparable changes in their brains that cause them to think differently, or to process things in a different way. This may […]
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Obesity in Seniors: What are the Health Risks?

Obesity in seniors is becoming more and more prevalent in many countries, even here in the Philippines. What does this mean for our senior parents and loved ones? With the modern eating habits and our digital lifestyle, more and more […]
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How to Help an Elderly Family Member Manage Their Finances

As our parents age, their financial needs may become different. How do you help manage their finances? They may have passive or fixed income, and concerns on how to pay for daily and medical expenses may be present.  
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Early Detection Matters: 10 Red Flags of Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s Disease and other types of dementia affect memory, cognition, thinking, and behavior. Over time, it can disrupt daily life and even make even the simplest chores and activities become impossible to accomplish. Today, many older people are diagnosed with […]
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Early Onset Alzheimer’s: What You Should Know

Contrary to popular belief, Alzheimer’s is not just for the elderly. There are cases when younger people are affected by Alzheimer’s as well. This is called early-onset Alzheimer’s and can occur to people younger than 65 years old.
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The Three General Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease progresses slowly to the point that not many are even aware that they have it. Typically, it has three general stages, and different people get affected by it in different ways. The progression rate may also vary. Those […]
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Alzheimers Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease in the Elderly: What You Need to Know

While forgetfulness may be deemed as a usual sign of aging, Alzheimer’s is not. And Alzheimer’s Disease is something that shouldn’t be taken lightly. In the United States, it’s considered as the third leading cause of deaths in older people, […]
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