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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 ever wondered why the doctor checks the size of your thyroid? She might place her hands on each side of the front of your neck and ask you to swallow. She's checking to see if it feels larger than normal, and if it does, she may order some tests. So what's the importance of this? Why does it matter? There are many reasons, but one is that thyroid function can affect the ability of the brain to remember and think clearly. So, it's pretty important! Learn more below. Why Should You Get Your Thyroid Levels Tested? How long has it been since you've had your thyroid levels checked? Do you know what the results were? And why, on a site that discusses all things dementia and Alzheimer's, am I asking about your thyroid? ...Read more Should You Choose Palliative Care or Hospice for a Loved One with Advanced Dementia? As Alzheimer's and other dementias progress into the later stages, some people opt for additional support and care through home health care, a facility such as a nursing... Read more How to Respond to Grandma's Hurtful Comments When She Has Alzheimer's Recently in our Alzheimer's About.com forum, a reader described hurtful comments made by his or her Grandma who has Alzheimer's disease. The question asked was, "How should I respond to... Read more How Can Video Games Be Good for Your Brain? If you were a fly on the wall of my house, chances are you'd hear, "Too much tv and video games will rot your brains!" Turns out, I may have to... Read more Related Searches Alzheimers Symptoms Dementia Caregivers Alzheimer 'S Dementia Care Alzheimers Treatment Featured Articles 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 Resources and Services   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. 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