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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment From Esther Heerema, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia Isn't all dementia just dementia? Well, yes and no. There are some clear (and perhaps surprising) differences between Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. Understanding Symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia & AD Lewy body dementia, Alzheimer's, frontotemporal dementia, Huntington's disease... these are all types of dementia, but do you know the differences? Although these diseases share several of the characteristics of dementia, there are also some key differences between them. I recently... Read more Ten-Year Study: Poor Blood Sugar Control Associated with Cognitive Decline Research published in the June online journal Archives of Neurology strengthens the idea that diabetes mellitus (DM) increases the risk for cognitive decline such as Alzheimer's. Dr.  Kristine Yaffe and several... Read more Study: Delay Alzheimer's by Drinking 3 Cups of Coffee a Day? The Journal of Alzheimer's Disease recently published a study that demonstrated some significant results related to coffee and cognitive function. While I've written about coffee before in an earlier study,... Read more Do Support Groups Help Dementia Caregivers? Are You a Caregiver? Perhaps you're caring for a loved one at home who has Alzheimer's or another type of dementia. Your role of caregiver is an incredibly important one, and one that often demands much from you. Many in-home caregivers feel it's a privilege to be able to care for their family member at home, but at the same time, they may feel isolated or... Read more See More About:  signs of caregiver overload  coping with alzheimer's  coping with challenging behaviors Alzheimer's / Dementia Ads Alzheimers Dementia Alzheimers Symptoms Alzheimers Disease Alzheimers Treatment Alzheimers Caregiver Featured Articles Glossary Alzheimer's Basics Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease If You Have Alzheimer's Disease   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema Alzheimer's / Dementia Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Alzheimer's / Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Coping With Alzheimer's Disease Advertisement