A new test has been created which can diagnose Alzheimer’s even before a person shows any symptoms. This will greatly enhance researchers’ ability to evaluate the effectiveness of new drug therapies which should dramatically speed up the development of a cure for this dreaded disease.

An important Alzheimer’s finding that just came out involves taking a combination of vitamins to prevent the disease.

Two drugs are better than one for treating the middle stage of Alzheimer’s. This week’s Journal of the American Medical Association published the important study - the first to combine two drugs that are FDA approved for treatment of AD.

I am in my early seventies and have been experiencing memory lapses.I watched the news and learned about the role of exercise. Can you suggest any that I can do at home?

Studies have shown that negative expectations for aging shorten life and deplete life quality. Stress and negative thinking have been linked to every major disease, Alzheimer’s included! We need to activate our joy and aim for a positive outlook as we get older

Brain changes occur many years before the manifestation of Alzheimer’s disease symptoms; prevention treatment could begin at an early age to avoid the characteristic damage of plaques and tangles.

If Alzheimer’s erases memory, then the patient must compensate for this memory loss. Writing things down relieves the burden of recall! Look at all the positive goals memoir writing will accomplish.

My dad was recently diagnosed with early stages of Alzheimer´s disease. What are some alternative treatments for Alzheimer’s? Is there any value to certain herbs or spices?

My mother has advanced alzheimers.My father is 91 and is presently very ill.When he passes, what do I do? What do I say to her about where he is? Please help.

The holidays are exciting, just bursting with festivities: Lights, colors, new furniture, visitors and parties. However, for the Alzheimer’s patient this time period might be overwhelming, even frightening. Here are seven coping tools to make the holiday brighter for both caregiver and loved one.