Via Scoop.it – Healthcare Continuing Education
Free resource from the National Institute on Aging
Many older people forget someone’s name or misplace things from time to time. This kind of forgetfulness is normal. But, forgetting how to get home, getting confused in places a person knows well, or asking questions over and over can be signs of a more serious problem. The person may have Alzheimer’s disease, a disease of the brain that begins slowly and gets worse over time.
This colorful, easy-to-read booklet helps readers learn about Alzheimer’s disease:
- What it is
- Signs of the disease
- When it is important to see a doctor
- Treatment
- Research studies
- How to get help caring for a person with the disease