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

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.

The Alzhiemer's Association provides a valuable statistical resource related to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. The report covers causes of dementia, current knowledge about the disease, prevalence, caregiving and the personal financial impact of the disease on families and includes many other topics.

Doing things we enjoy gives us pleasure and adds meaning to our lives. People with AD need to be active and do things they enjoy. However, don't expect too much. It's not easy for them to plan their days and do different tasks.

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

The article discusses the Alzheimer's Association TrialMatch program.

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

The article discusses how Virginian's can help keep their brain healthy later in life.

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.

Are you caring for someone with dementia or memory loss?

The Riverside Center for Excellence in Aging and Lifelong Health has partnered with VirginiaNavigator to offer Caring for You: Mind, Body and Soul, a free educational video course for caregivers.

When you learn that someone has Alzheimer’s disease, you may wonder when and how to tell your family and friends. You may be worried about how others will react to or treat the person. Realize that family and friends often sense that something is wrong before they are told. Alzheimer’s disease is hard to keep secret.

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. 

George Mason University (GMU) is conducting a study wandering among people with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) in order to better understand if technology can help in locating them, preventing harm, and lowering distress to the families.

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. 

Alzheimer's disease typically progresses slowly in three general stages — mild (early stage), moderate (middle stage), and severe (late stage). 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 an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks.