About.com Health: November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor Alzheimer's disease, an incurable and primarily unpreventable condition, is characterized by lapses in memory, communication, judgment and overall functioning. In honor of Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, learn how you and your loved ones can best deal with this most common type of dementia. The Facts About Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's, first identified in 1906 by German Alois Alzheimer, is a progressive neurological disease that currently afflicts 5.4 million people in the U.S. alone. Read More... Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Difficulty Finding Words Can Be An Early Symptom Probable Causes of Alzheimer's Disease Search Related Topics:  dementia  alzheimer's symptoms  alzheimer's diagnosis Diagnosing and Coping With Alzheimer's Disease We all misplace our keys from time to time, or get frazzled and miss an appointment. But rather than with minor episodes of forgetfulness, Alzheimer's is diagnosed after a gradual cognitive decline. Read More... Living with an Alzheimer's Diagnosis What To Do If You Think a Loved One May Have Alzeheimer's Coping with Challenging Behaviors of Alzheimer's Search Related Topics:  alzheimer's diagnosis  alzheimer's warning signs  imaging procedures Is It Possible To Treat Alzheimer's Disease? While there's unfortunately no cure at present for Alzheimer's disease, there are both drug and non-drug options for treating symptoms of the disease. Read More... How Music Benefits People With Alzheimer's Both Viewing and Making Art Can Help People With Alzheimer's Search Related Topics:  alzheimer's treatment  drugs for alzheimer's  behavior management Keep Your Body & Mind Strong to Stay Sharp There's no sure-fire way to prevent Alzheimer's disease, but research suggests that challenging both your brain and brawn may delay the onset of Alzheimer's, and possibly even reduce your chances of developing the disease. Read More... Exercise to Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer's 6 Tricks to Improve Your Memory and Recall Search Related Topics:  preventing alzheimer's  symptoms of alzheimer's  alzheimer's risk factors Related Searches Nutrition and Health Alzheimer 'S Help Health Symptoms Heart Health Medicare Health Plan Featured Articles Can Playing Computer Games Prevent Dementia? Avoid an In-Flight Emergency: Travel Tips for Older People What You Should Know About Hip Pain Five Reasons Everyone Should Get Tested For STDs Can A Healthy Breakfast Boost Your Metabolism? Blood of the Dragon: Health Benefits of a Tree Resin   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement