The damage caused by Alzheimer's disease begins long before any symptoms show up. Over the course of years or decades in this preclinical stage, the characteristic buildup of disease-causing amyloid ...

Alzheimer's disease begins with a long period during which abnormal amyloid and tau proteins build up in the brain without yet causing any symptoms. The first symptoms are usually mild. People may ...

Alzheimer's disease is notorious for scrambling patients' daily rhythms. Restless nights with little sleep and increased ...

Dr. Morris answers the question: 'Age For Beginning Stages of Alzheimer's?' May 4, 2009 -- Question: At what age might one expect to see the beginning stages of Alzheimer's? Answer: The No. 1 risk ...

The final stages of Alzheimer’s disease represent one of the most challenging periods for families watching their loved ones navigate this devastating condition. Understanding the critical signs that ...

September 21, 2025, marked the 32nd World Alzheimer’s Day. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the primary cause of dementia. Often ...

NPR has been following Pansy and Winston Greene, a California couple struggling with an Alzheimer's diagnosis.Three years ago, Pansy learned she had Alzheimer's disease, and over this past summer, the ...