Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases. Alzheimer's disease (AD), is one form of dementia that gradually gets worse over time. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Memory impairment...

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Symptoms

Dementia symptoms include difficulty with many areas of mental function, including: Language; Memory; Perception;...

Causes

Age and family history are risk factors for AD. As you get older, yoru risk of developing AD goes up. However,...

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AD can often be diagnosed through a history and physical exam by a skilled doctor or nurse. A health care provider will...

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Unfortunately, there is no cure for AD. The goals in treating AD are to: Slow the progression of the disease (although...

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For additional information and resources for people with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers, see Alzheimer's...

Risk Factors

Elderly
Female Gender
Family History of Alzheimer's disease

Complications

Loss of ability to function or care for self; Bedsores, muscle contractures (loss of ability to move joints because of...

Prevention

Although there is no proven way to prevent AD, there are some practices that may be worth incorporating into your daily...

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Call your health care provider if someone close to you experiences symptoms of senile dementia/Alzheimer's type. Call...

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