About Alzheimer's Disease: What it Means to Be Senile

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Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease No one wants to be called senile: it conjures up all sorts of negative and pejorative associations about getting old and losing one's faculties. The word has been part of our culture for such a long time I thought it would be worth exploring in this week's newsletter, especially since it gets used to describe people who have Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. What Does it Mean to be Senile? Most people would be surprised to learn that the true meaning of the word senile has more to do with just plain aging than anything else... Read more What is Alzheimer's Disease? To really understand how senility differs from Alzheimer's, it's essential to know what Alzheimer's disease really is... Read more Adding to the Stigma of Alzheimer's Disease Hearing someone with Alzheimer's disease referred to as senile just adds to the stigma... Read more Forgetfulness or Alzheimer's? Since the word senile actually implies the state of being aged, it's helpful to know whether memory loss on an older person is worrisome or not. Alzheimer's Disease Ads Senile Dementia Alzheimers Disease Dementia Disease Vascular Disease Disease Diagnosis Featured Articles Alzheimer's Basics Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease If You Have Alzheimer's Disease Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Andrew Rosenzweig, MD Alzheimer's Disease 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 Alzheimer's Disease newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What is Alzheimer's Symptoms of Alzheimer's Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Treatment of Alzheimer's Living With Alzheimer's Advertisement