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Alzheimer's disease (AD), one form of dementia, is a progressive, degenerative brain disease. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Memory impairment is a necessary feature for the diagnosis of this or any type of ... |
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Symptoms
In the early stages, the symptoms of AD may be subtle and resemble signs that people mistakenly attribute to "natural...
Causes
The older you get, the greater your risk of developing AD, although it is not a part of normal aging. Family history ...
Tests
The first step in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease is to establish that dementia is present. Then, the type of dementia...
Treatments
Unfortunately, there is no cure for AD. The goals in treating AD are to: Slow the progression of the disease; Manage ...
Alternative Therapies
For additional information and resources for people with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers, see Alzheimer's di...
Complications
Loss of ability to function or care for self; Bedsores, muscle contractures (loss of ability to move joints because o...
Prevention
Although there is no proven way to prevent AD, there are some practices that may be worth incorporating into your dai...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if someone close to you experiences symptoms of senile dementia/Alzheimer's type. Call...
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In Depth
As people age, they can become forgetful. But sometimes, such symptoms can be a sign of something more serious.
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