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Learn some helpful tips to overcome some common challenges when taking glaucoma eye drops.

Learn the facts about mild cognitive impairment, including how it is diagnosed and why early recognition is very important.

Over the last 10 years, studies have documented the impact Alzheimer’s disease has on caregivers, caregiving employees, their employers, and the economy. The numbers are staggering and growing.

As a caregiver, you may sometimes wonder if there is a better way to assist your loved one with personal hygiene and grooming. As their ability to independently manage their personal hygiene declines, increasingly you need to help accomplish these tasks. This article provides tips to make the process simpler and more comfortable.

Learn about a class of drugs currently in clinical trials, called complement inhibitors, which may provide new treatment options for people who have macular degeneration.

The word “circadian” refers to bodily processes that recur on a daily cycle, such as sleeping. This article discusses why disturbances in circadian rhythms are common symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (AD).

People who have Down syndrome are living longer than ever before, and a significant number of them will go on to develop Alzheimer’s disease. This article explores the connection between these two disorders, and provides a summary of interventions that may help people who have both conditions.

Research suggests that the types of bacteria that live in our intestines can influence susceptibility to certain diseases, including age-related macular degeneration.

Learn important questions to consider when deciding to tell others that you or a loved one has Alzheimer's disease.

It is believed that up to 60 percent of persons with Alzheimer’s will wander at least once during the course of their disease, and many will wander multiple times.