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Alzheimer's is a disease marked primarily by memory loss, confusion, and poor judgment. This eMedTV article discusses the brain changes associated with Alzheimer's, the risk factors for this condition, its symptoms, and related statistics.
Impaired judgment, diminished perception, and slow reaction time often make driving more difficult for people with Alzheimer's disease. This eMedTV segment offers tips on how to limit or stop a person with Alzheimer's from driving.
Scientists are currently studying the role genes play in the development of Alzheimer's disease. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at Alzheimer's and genes, including a discussion of the APOE e4 gene, which is a risk factor for Alzheimer's.
People with Alzheimer's can lose their ability to interpret what they hear accurately. This section of the eMedTV library offers suggestions for dealing with Alzheimer's and hearing.
Alzheimer's and Illness Planning
It is essential to plan in advance for the ongoing care of a person with Alzheimer's disease. This eMedTV resource explains key points about Alzheimer's and illness planning, such as establishing power of attorney and previewing care facilities.
Alzheimer's and Natural Disaster Safety
It is essential that people with Alzheimer's and their families to plan ahead in case of a natural disaster. This page of the eMedTV site outlines suggestions for Alzheimer's and natural disaster safety, such as having regular emergency drills.
Alzheimer's disease can be accompanied by a decreased ability to smell. This section of the eMedTV library offers tips for helping those with Alzheimer's and smell issues avoid fire dangers and spoiled food.
A decreased sensitivity to taste can occur in people with Alzheimer's disease. This portion of the eMedTV archives discusses the safety implications of Alzheimer's disease and the taste issues associated with this condition.
Some people with Alzheimer's have a decreased ability to distinguish feelings of heat, cold, or discomfort. This eMedTV resource discusses the issues related to Alzheimer's and touch and offers suggestions for preventing household injuries.
Visual changes, such as altered senses of perception and depth, are common in people with Alzheimer's disease. This page on the eMedTV site offers tips for improving safety for those with vision changes, like using colored tape on the edges of steps.
Alzheimer's disease is a form of dementia most frequently seen in people over the age of 60. This eMedTV resource explains how Alzheimer's disease primarily affects memory, thinking, and language. Brain changes and risk factors are also discussed.
Alzheimer's Disease and Home Safety
This eMedTV article discusses the importance of home safety when caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease. This page contains specific questions to ask when deciding whether the person can be left at home alone, and tips for improving home safety.
Alzheimer's Disease and Safety Behavior-by-Behavior
Certain behaviors frequently seen in people with Alzheimer's disease can pose safety risks. This eMedTV resource offers tips to help minimize behaviors such as: wandering; rummaging; hiding things; and hallucinations, illusions, and delusions.
Alzheimer's Disease and Safety Room-by-Room
A safety check of every room in your home is the first step in preventing injury to a person with Alzheimer's disease. This section of the eMedTV archives offers several tips for improving safety both inside and outside the home.
Alzheimer's Disease Medication
Five brands of Alzheimer's disease medication are approved to help control a person's symptoms. This eMedTV page covers the action, dosing, and side effects of each Alzheimer's disease medication: Razadyne, Exelon, Aricept, Cognex, and Namenda.
This eMedTV article looks at Alzheimer's research currently under way, including studies investigating the role genetics plays in Alzheimer's disease. Other research is being conducted on medications that may be used to treat the disease.
People with Alzheimer's symptoms may have trouble remembering recent events, activities, or familiar names. This eMedTV article discusses symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, such as difficulties with language, anxiousness, and wandering away from home.
No Alzheimer's treatment cures the disease, but medications can help relieve symptoms, albeit temporarily. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at the different Alzheimer's treatment options available for the various stages of the disease.
Alzheimer's gradually destroys a person's thinking process, personality, and ability to function. This eMedTV page lists common symptoms (such as confusion), risk factors (such as age), and prognosis. Alzhemer is a common misspelling of Alzheimer's.
This eMedTV article talks about Alzheimer's disease, a condition that affects a person's brain tissue. This page also mentions that the disease usually begins after age 60. Alzhiemer is a common misspelling of Alzheimer's.
This eMedTV article explains that Alzheimer's disease is an unusual mental illness that tends to affect older adults. This resource offers a brief overview of this condition. Alzhiemers disease is a common misspelling of Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's disease is a serious condition affecting memory and language skills. This eMedTV resource provides an overview of the condition, its symptoms, and possible causes. Alzhiemers disease is a common misspelling of Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's, as this segment of the eMedTV archives explains, is typically seen in people ages 65 to 74. Common symptoms include impaired judgment, confusion, and memory loss. Alzhimer is a common misspelling of Alzheimer's.
Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that affects a person's ability to carry out daily activities. This eMedTV article provides an overview of this form of dementia. Alzhimers is a common misspelling of Alzheimer's.
Alzheimer's disease is a condition characterized by confusion, memory loss, and impaired judgment. This eMedTV segment offers a brief look at this condition and its signs. Alzhimers disease is a common misspelling of Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia in older people, affects 5 percent of people ages 65 to 74. This eMedTV page covers the condition's symptoms and prognosis, as well as who it affects. Alzimer is a common variation of Alzheimer's.
Alzheimer's disease affects roughly 5 percent of people ages 65 to 74. This eMedTV segment outlines the most common symptoms of Alzheimer's, such as memory loss and impaired judgment. Alzimers disease is a common misspelling of Alzheimer's disease.
This selection from the eMedTV archives discusses common Alzheimer's symptoms, including difficulty remembering recent events, activities, and names of familiar people. Alzimers symptoms is a common misspelling of Alzheimer's symptoms.
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Some people may wonder, "Am I obese?" This portion of the eMedTV library explains when men and women are considered obese, and provides a chart that indicates a person's risk for developing certain medical conditions based on their BMI number.
Amantadine is a medicine licensed to treat the flu, Parkinson's disease, and side effects from other drugs. This eMedTV segment covers amantadine uses in more detail, describes the possible side effects of the drug, and offers some dosing tips.
This portion of the eMedTV Web site provides general amantadine dosing guidelines for treating the flu, parkinsonism, and extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) caused by other medications. This article also offers some tips on taking your amantadine dosage.
Amantadine Hydrochloride (HCL)
Amantadine hydrchloride (HCl) is used to treat the flu and Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV Web segment looks at the drug, including possible side effects, warnings, drug interactions, and dosing.
Potentially serious amantadine side effects include hallucinations, difficulty breathing, and seizures. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at other serious side effects of the drug, as well as some of the more common side effects.
As this eMedTV page explains, amantadine can treat conditions, such as the flu, Parkinson's disease, and certain side effects. This page also lists possible side effects and links to more information. Amantidine is a common misspelling of amantadine.
As this eMedTV segment explains, Amaryl is prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes. This page discusses how Amaryl works to increase the amount of insulin and also covers some alternatives to Amaryl. Amaril is a common misspelling of Amaryl.
Amaryl is a prescription medicine that is used to treat type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource highlights how Amaryl works, possible side effects, and tips on when and how to take the drug. Amaryl is available as both a brand-name and a generic drug.
As this eMedTV resource discusses, there are several alternatives to Amaryl for treating type 2 diabetes. This page takes a look at some of the Amaryl alternatives, such as lifestyle changes, other oral diabetes medicines, and insulin.
This eMedTV segment explores Amaryl and blood sugar, highlighting that Amaryl can cause high or low blood sugar levels. This page also outlines some symptoms of low and high blood sugar and explains what to do if you notice any of these symptoms.
Based on the results of clinical studies, joint pain does not appear to be a side effect of Amaryl. This eMedTV page discusses Amaryl and joint pain, explaining that you should talk to your doctor if you do develop joint pain while taking this drug.
This eMedTV resource explores Amaryl and pregnancy, explaining how the FDA categorizes Amaryl as a pregnancy Category C medication. This page also explains that in animal studies of rats and rabbits, Amaryl caused an increase in miscarriages.
This eMedTV page explains that the recommended starting Amaryl dosage is 1 mg to 2 mg once a day. If necessary, your Amaryl dose can be increased by 2 mg or less every one to two weeks. This page also explains when and how to take your Amaryl dose.
This portion of the eMedTV archives explores potential Amaryl drug interactions with other medications, such as thyroid medicines, oral contraceptives, and certain decongestants. This page also covers how these interactions can cause problems.
If you believe you have overdosed on Amaryl, seek immediate medical attention. This portion of the eMedTV Web site describes some Amaryl overdose symptoms, such as dizziness, cold sweats, or blurry vision. This page also covers treatment options.
Some of the most common Amaryl side effects can include low blood sugar, dizziness, and weakness. This eMedTV Web page also takes a look at some of the more serious Amaryl side effects, such as chest pain, fever, or a fast heart rate.
Amaryl is prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels. This eMedTV article explores how Amaryl works to increase insulin production in the pancreas. There are currently no universally accepted off-label Amaryl uses.
Amaryl Warnings and Precautions
This eMedTV Web page takes a look at a number of Amaryl warnings and precautions, such as an increased sensitivity to the sun and certain situations when Amaryl may not be as effective. This article also explains who should not take Amaryl.
Amitriptyline is a prescription drug used for the treatment of depression. This eMedTV page offers a more in-depth look at amitriptyline and its uses, effects, and possible side effects. Amatriptaline is a common misspelling of amitriptyline.
Ambien is a prescription sleep medicine that is used to treat short-term insomnia in adults. This eMedTV page further describes Ambien and its uses, expected results of the drug, and possible side effects. Ambian is a common misspelling of Ambien.
Ambien CR is a prescription drug that is commonly prescribed to treat insomnia. This eMedTV article further discusses Ambien CR and its uses, effects, and dosing information. Ambian CR is a common misspelling of Ambien CR.