- 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
Is There A Cure For Dementia?
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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How Does HIV/AIDS Dementia Differ from Alzheimer's?
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Dementia
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
The doctor's first step in diagnosing the cause of dementia is to look at the person's medical history and ask questions about when memory problems... Read more »
Q&A: Understanding dementia
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Dementia Costs More Than Cancer, Heart Disease Combined
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