Aging and Disease

Tip! The vast majority of patients suffering from the condition receive their Alzheimers help and care in their own home by a family member or friend. This condition can often by particularly trying for the carer if they are forced to watch someone they care about degenerate at a rapid speed to the point [...]

Tip! In mid-2002, a hospital clinic in Portagul investigated to see if there was a link between drinking coffee and the reduction of the risk of developing Alzheimers disease. In particular, the researchers sought to determine if the caffeine in coffee could protect against the degeneration of the brain that is associated with Alzheimers disease [...]

Tip! It is thought that there are a number of factors which may help in forming an Alzheimers diagnosis, such as family history and any previous serious head injuries, which may indicate a likelihood of the condition. If you are experiencing any of the key symptoms, primarily dementia, it is a good idea to [...]

Tip! There are some Alzheimers medicines which have been proven to temporarily delay the process of mental deterioration. There is also the option of drugs available for other conditions which can be used to treat behavioural and emotional problems in patients with the condition.
Although there is no known cure for Alzheimers, there are [...]

Tip! All of the patients met the Alzheimers disease and Related Disorders criteria. The researchers found that the caffeine in coffee was associated with a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimers disease, even when other issues were taken into account.
Alzheimers disease still remains on the whole a mysterious condition, with very little known about its [...]