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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW Is it just me, or does It seem like everyone is talking about weight loss and exercise these days? Some people are still buzzing about their New Year's resolutions, while for others, those have fallen by the wayside. If you need some motivation for continuing on in working toward a weight loss goal, consider your brain. Also up for today, some practical information on how to cope with personality changes in dementia and why they occur, what to expect in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and what "mixed dementia" really means.  Happy Monday to you! How Does Weight Affect Your Risk of Developing Dementia? Many include weight loss on their "Goals for the New Year" list. Now, before you think this will be yet another article cautioning against putting on a few extra pounds and chastising you for losing sight of those resolutions you made, well, you're only partially correct... Read more Understanding & Coping with Personality Changes in Dementia When most people think of Alzheimer's disease, the symptoms that typically come to mind are those relating to cognitive functioning: memory loss, word-finding difficulties, poor judgment in decisions, and more. While these are hallmarks of Alzheimer's and other dementias, there's another symptom that can be challenging for family and friends to cope with: personality changes... Read more Search Related Topics:  coping with challenging behaviors  grieving a diagnosis of alzheimer's  paranoia and delusions What to Expect in the Early Stages of Alzheimer’s The early stages of Alzheimer’s disease is often a time when you or a loved one might first become aware that there is a memory problem. Here's what you can expect, including symptoms and emotions, as well as some decisions to consider and suggestions for coping...  Read more Search Related Topics:  coping with alzheimer's  short-term memory  mental exercise What Is Mixed Dementia? Have you heard the term "mixed dementia"? Find out what exactly it means, what its symptoms are, how common it is (hint: it's far more common than we used to think), and how it's treated... Read more Search Related Topics:  vascular dementia  symptoms of alzheimer's disease  lewy body dementia Related Searches Dementia LEWY Body What Is Dementia Dementia Help Dementia Prevention Geriatric Dementia Featured Articles Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary   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 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 © 2013 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