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TODAY'S FEATURE ARTICLE:Thursday September 2, 2010
Better understanding of dementia leading to more effective therapies
The dementia should evaluated and diagnosed by a physician with special training in cognitive disorders. This may be a neurologist, a psychiatrist or, in certain instances, an internist or geriatric physician with specialized training. A precise diagnosis is important for effective management. There are several types of dementia other than Alzheimer's disease. Drugs used in the treatment of one type of dementia can actually worsen other forms of dementia. ...   Click Here to Read More
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Overview
What is Alzheimer's Disease?
Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person's ability to carry out daily activities. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia among older people...
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Diagnosis/Symptoms
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People with early-stage Alzheimer's disease often experience forgetfulness. They may have constant trouble remembering recent events, activities, or the names of familiar people or things...
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Treatment
Other therapies useful in treating Alzheimer's
There is evidence that inflammation in the brain may contribute to Alzheimer's disease and that drugs to cut down on inflammation may help...
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Management/Coping
Who Cares?
Despite the widespread belief that most people with Alzheimer's disease reside in nursing homes, families are the primary caregivers for their relatives with Alzheimer's disease...
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Participants in clinical trials can play a more active role in their own health care, gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available, and help others...
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We've gathered together many internet links to get you to the information you need on Alzheimer's disease health programs, services and research...
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