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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia What Factors Increase the Risk for Younger Dementia in Men? Younger-onset dementia, also called early onset Alzheimer's or young dementia, affects people who are younger than the age of 65- some of whom are even in their 40s. It causes symptoms such as memory loss, poor judgment, impaired executive functioning, and word-finding difficulties. Learn what increases the risk of developing this type of dementia for men... Read more Does Alcohol Increase or Decrease the Risk of Dementia? Does alcohol impact the functioning of your brain? Does it affect your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease? In a word: yes. Learn if alcohol increases or decreases your risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, if the type of alcohol matters and if your genetics make a difference...Read more Search Related Topics:  preventing alzheimer's  wernicke-korsakoff syndrome  types of dementia FAQs about Nursing Homes and Dementia I've never heard anyone say, "When I'm older, I HOPE that I get to move into a nursing home!" However, if through unexpected circumstances this becomes a possibility, the outcome will likely be far better if you've taken the time before a crisis to educate yourself on the process and explore your options... Read more Search Related Topics:  adjusting to a nursing home  home health care  in-home options What to Do if You're Worried that a Loved One Has Alzheimer's Have you noticed your mother’s memory declining? Do you question your husband’s judgment in areas that he has always been very competent in until recently? Has your sister been behaving strangely lately and falsely accusing you of taking her money? If you're noticing some of these possible signs of Alzheimer's disease, here are four first steps take...Read more Search Related Topics:  symptoms of alzheimer's  diagnosing alzheimer's  mild cognitive impairment Related Searches Alzheimer S Dementia Dementia Care Dementia Memory Loss Vascular Dementia Alzheimers Stages Featured Articles What's the Difference between Delirium & Dementia? Do Thyroid Disorders Cause Forgetfulness? Can Too Many Medications Cause Symptoms of Alzheimer's? Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: A Reversible Dementia? How to Respond to Combative Behavior in Dementia Can Dementia Cause People to Lose Their Inhibitions?   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! 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. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Non-Drug Approaches to Dementia 6 Ways Physical Exercise Benefits People with Dementia Coping with Challenging Behaviors without Drugs Understanding and Reducing Challenging Behaviors Advertisement