Is It Normal Aging or Memory Loss? Understanding the Differences

June 7, 2017

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of memory loss. In most people with Alzheimer’s, symptoms first appear after the age of 60. According to the National Institute on Aging, it is estimated that more than five million Americans may have Alzheimer’s disease. Today, many families have been touched by Alzheimer’s disease in a loved…

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Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Understanding the Basics

May 26, 2017

Today, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, or “loss of intellectual function,” among people aged 65 and over. Typically, when we hear the words “dementia” and “memory loss,” Alzheimer’s disease comes to mind. However, dementia is actually the term for a collection of symptoms including memory loss, personality change and impaired intellectual…

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