Alzheimer's Disease: News You Can Use

Dr. Guy Eakin, Vice President of Scientific Affairs for the BrightFocus Foundation, discusses the top five questions you should ask your doctor regarding your Alzheimer's diagnosis.

Dr. Diane Bovenkamp, Science Communications Specialist from the BrightFocus Foundation, discusses the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

News You Can Use: Dr. Diane Bovenkamp, Science Communications Specialist for BrightFocus Foundation, discusses the warning signs for caregiver stress.

Dr. Diane Bovenkamp, Science Communications Specialist for the BrightFocus Foundation, talks about coping with caregiver stress.

This audio presentation provides information on how you can take an active role in managing your healthcare by having an open conversation with your doctor.

The segment describes the scope of the disease's impact on individuals, families, and the nation. It also outlines what the BrightFocus Foundation is doing to combat this devastating and growing problem.

Dr. Guy Eakin discusses how Alzheimer's disease effects the brain, and the three stages of the disease, leading up to severe debilitation and death.

Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease during the patient's lifetime is done through mental and behavioral symptoms, a physical examination, and neuropsychological and laboratory tests. In this segment Dr. Eakin discusses screening methods and new options on the horizon

The 6th leading cause of death in the US, Alzheimer's disease cannot be cured nor can its progression be halted. In this video, Dr. Guy Eakin discusses ways to control the symptoms and manage side effects.

This segment includes tips for providing care to people suffering from this Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Eakin outlines ways to reduce the burden of the disease, adapting to the constant changes the patient goes through.

Dr. Guy Eakin of the BrightFocus Foundation provides a brief overview of Alzheimer's disease research.