Alzheimer’s disease is something that tends to run in families. The older a person is, the bigger the person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Your risk increases if you have a parent or first degree relative who has this disease. A new study finds that another factor that increases your risk is if the parent who had Alzheimer’s was your mother, instead of your father. Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia. The symptoms can be difficult to recognize at first, and can resemble a typical forgetful moment that everyone can experience from time to time. Early symptoms include short-term … Continue reading →

Alzheimer’s disease is one that runs in families. Your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease depends, in part, on how old you are, how many of your close relatives have the disease, and what genetic mutations you inherited from your ancestors. A recent study shows that being bilingual seems to slow the progress of this disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association website, there are ten signs to look for that may indicate that a person is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. These signs include memory loss that disrupts one’s daily life, difficulty in completing familiar tasks, confusion with time or place, new … Continue reading →