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Our tools will help you understand and manage symptoms, treatment, and prevention of these diseases.
Learn about uveitis: symptoms associated with this eye condition, treatment options, and how it is related to glaucoma.
Learn about genes that are closely associated with age-related macular degeneration, and whether genetic testing is currently recommended.
Learn why vitrectomy may impact eye pressure, so that you can talk with your eye doctor about the risks and benefits of this surgery.
Families of individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia may benefit from caregiver training. Learn what skills and info are critical & where to find training resources.
Learn about several recently approved glaucoma medications and innovative methods to deliver these drugs into the eye.
Learn the possible reasons for aggressive behavior and some helpful tips for managing the immediate situation.
There are more than 5 million people in the U.S. with Alzheimer’s disease. An estimated 800,000 of those live alone. If you’ve ever been in a position to try to convince someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia to move from their home, you know it is difficult. Is it safe to have a parent remain in their home, at least for a while?
Learn some helpful behavioral and environmental tips to manage sundowning, which can occur in older persons, with or without dementia, during late afternoon and evening.
Learn the warning signs that your loved one's ability to manage money is compromised, and steps a family member or family caregiver can take to provide protection.
Warning signs of cognitive decline, such as forgetting conversations or missing appointments, could be early signs of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. They could also represent a treatable condition, such as a medication side effect or depression. Either way, it’s important to figure out what’s wrong, why it’s happening, and what to do. This article provides helpful information on the range of health care providers, including specialists, who may become involved in Alzheimer's care.