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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia Have you been wondering if you should make that appointment with your doctor to check out some memory loss or word-finding difficulties? If you're like many people, you may be hoping those symptoms resolve with more sleep, less stress and a few memory strategies. It's very possible that your symptoms may improve, but if they don't resolve soon, seek an evaluation by a physician. Read more about 12 benefits of early detection of Alzheimer's below. 12 Benefits of Early Detection in Alzheimer's Disease You may wonder why clinicians advocate for an early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. After all, might that just result in a longer time for people to experience feelings of hopelessness and grief? If there was nothing that could be done in response to a diagnosis of Alzheimer's, many might advocate for delaying... Read more Search Related Topics:  diagnosing alzheimer's  early symptoms of dementia  stages of alzheimer's Deep Brain Stimulation: A New Way to Treat Alzheimer's Disease? Recently, Johns Hopkins Medicine announced the implantation of a devise that delivers electric impulses in the brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease. A pacemaker-like machine was also implanted in... Read more Holistic Care Includes Recognizing Spiritual Needs in People with Dementia As we move toward increasing our knowledge and improving the techniques of caring for people with Alzheimer's disease, one perspective that comes up frequently is holistic care. The holistic approach... Read more Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior and Dementia OCD is a disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. It's not uncommon to see this challenging behavior in certain types of dementias such as frontotemporal dementia, Huntington's disease and progressive supranuclear palsy. Late life development of obsessive-compulsive behaviors (as opposed to a life-long tendency) may be a sign that your loved one is in the early stages of dementia and should... Read more Search Related Topics:  challenging behaviors  coping with dementia  non-drug approaches Related Searches Dementia Care Dementia Alzheimers Alzheimer 'S Care Elderly Dementia Dementia Stages Featured Articles Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease If You Have Alzheimer's Disease Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW 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: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 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