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Topic: alzheimers
Definition:

  • a progressive form of presenile dementia that is similar to senile dementia except that it usually starts in the 40s or 50s
  • first symptoms are impaired memory which is followed by impaired thought and speech and finally complete helplessness

    Related tag cloud:

  • dementia
  • assisted living
  • elderly
  • seniors
  • nursing home
  • aging
  • retirement
  • care
  • alzheimers disease
  • elder care
  • nursing
  • senior
  • eldercare
  • nursing homes
  • hospice
  • geriatric
  • caregiver
  • parkinsons
  • elder
  • cancer
  • respite
    • Resources:

    Alzheimer's Association
    Alzheimer's disease information for caregivers and research.
    http://www.alz.org

    Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR)
    Research, clinical trials, links to other Federal resources, service of the National Institutes of Health.
    http://www.alzheimers.org

    The Alzheimer's Society
    The leading UK care and research charity for people with this disease and other dementias, their families and carers. It provides a network of support and delivers quality day and home care, it campaigns for the interests of people with dementia, and funds research through its Quality Research in Dementia programme.
    http://www.alzheimers.org.uk

    The Hartford Financial Services Group
    Offers a complete line of personal insurance and financial service products, including auto, homeowner's, life, annuities, and mutual funds.
    http://www.thehartford.com