- Introduction
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Prevention
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Caregiving
- Coping with Emotional Changes
- Coping with Memory Loss
- Costs and Insurance
- Creating a Daily Routine
- Exercise
- Health and Wellbeing of the Caregiver
- Home Safety Adjustments
- Mental Exercises
- Respite Care
- Talking to Children about Alzheimer's
- Talking to Friends about Alzheimer's
- Telling Someone They Have Alzheimer's
- Transition to Assisted Living
- Transition to Nursing Home
- Work
- Related Conditions
- Resources
Are There Any Prescription Treatments For Dementia Disease?
Dementia is a brain disorder with permanent loss of memory or other higher cognitive function.. Dementia can either be progressive, such as in
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Dementia
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Most of the causes of dementia cannot be prevented. Good personal health habits and medical care, however, can prevent some types of... Read more »
Is dementia always a sign of Alzheimer's disease?
Are all dementias necessarily Alzheimer's disease? Dr. Michael Rayel addresses patient concerns about memory loss, pointing out that Alzheimer's... Read more »
Memory loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Memory loss (amnesia) is unusual forgetfulness. It may refer to not being able to remember new events, not being able to recall one or more memories... Read more »
Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Alzheimer's Disease
Goals of TreatmentThere are several major goals of treatment in the management of the patient with Alzheimer's disease (AD). The goals... Read more »
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