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This Alzheimer's Association infographic provides important information on the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's Disease. 

Certain healthy behaviors--staying mentally active, remaining socially engaged with family and friends, engaging in regular physical activity and eating a heart-health diet-- benefit your body and your brain.

Doing things we enjoy gives us pleasure and adds meaning to our lives. People with Alzheimer's Disease need to be active and do things they enjoy. 

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America has an online Memory Screening Test.

This Age in Action newsletter examines interventions that have been identified for people with advanced dementia living in residential settings.

This Age in Action newsletter explores how music may serve as a link to the past for adults with memory impairments.

This Age in Action newsletter describes the Silver Saddles equestrian intervention program for older adults with dementia. 

TimeSlips examines the power of theater and storytelling with people who have memory loss.

The Alzheimer's Association provides a valuable statistical resource related to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. The report covers the causes of dementia, prevalence, caregiving and the financial impact of the disease on families.

Scientists believe that many factors influence when Alzheimer's disease begins and how it progresses. 

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) Helpline is available daily to provide resources and support. 

Alzheimer's TODAY magazine is for caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses. 

Hilarity for Charity® and the Home Instead Senior Care® network are working together to award home care grants to those providing care to their loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. 

There are many lifestyle choices you can make to maintain your overall health as well as your brain health as you age. 

The Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) has developed 9 fact sheets for caregivers providing care to a loved one with dementia. 

Dementia Friendly America is a national network of communities, organizations and individuals seeking to ensure that communities across the U.S. are equipped to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. 

When should an adult child take over an aging parent’s decision-making? If you're concerned you have a mom with dementia (or another family member is showing early signs of dementia) this article outlines guidelines to consider.

Coping skills will help you handle day-to-day challenges, maximize your independence and live a meaningful life with your diagnosis.

There are 10 key warning signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Brain health and physical health are both important, especially as we age. 

It's important to help family and friends understand Alzheimer's disease.

Several methods and tools are used to help determine whether a person who is having memory problems has Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. 

Understand the signs of dementia and learn about community services and supports for you and your family member. 

One women’s story of finding ways to overcome the loneliness of caring for her husband who has dementia.

The Reflections of an Alzheimer’s Spouse blog shares Allan Vann’s experiences caring for his wife with Alzheimer’s. 

Find out about the SAGE Test to detect signs of Alzheimer's and dementia. 

People with Alzheimer's and dementia may have problems sleeping or increases in behavioral problems that begin at dusk and last into the night (known as sundowning). Explore causes and coping strategies. 

Since Alzheimer's affects people in different ways, the timing and severity of dementia symptoms varies as each person progresses through the stages of Alzheimer's differently.

Scientists continue to unravel the complex brain changes involved in the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. 

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. Learn more about Alzheimer's.