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Want to Know the Biggest Problem with Current Alzheimer's Disease Treatment?— It's Late Diagnosis
We all know about the obvious problems associated with Alzheimer's disease—but very few people know that late diagnosis is one of the biggest issues facing the public today. The media carries daily storie... Read entire article »
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Alzheimer's Disease or Depression? Why Getting an Accurate Diagnosis Isn't Always Easy
Getting a reliable, initial early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can be difficult, as both depression and Alzheimer's disease can present similar symptoms, signs and behaviors. And before you can treat a prob... Read entire article »
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The Dementias: Diagnosis, Treatment and Research
The Dementias: Diagnosis, Treatment and Research, 3rd edition, edited by Myron Weiner, MD, and Anne Lipton, MD, PhD, is very useful for professionals dealing with elders in later life. The chapters with practic... Read entire article »
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10 Types of Dementia That Aren't Alzheimer's & How They're Diagnosed
The term dementia is used broadly to describe a condition which is characterized by cognitive decline, but there are many different types of dementia. Although it is usually progressive, properly diagnosing dem... Read entire article »
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What are the 7 Stages of Alzheimer's Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative condition marked by a progressive decline in cognitive functioning. This decline, often coupled with emotional apathy, affects the individual’s behavior and moo... Read entire article »
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New Criteria for Diagnosing Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is commonly diagnosed by two sets of criteria: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV-TR), also known as DSM, and The National Institute of Neurolog... Read entire article »
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Next Steps After Diagnosis
4 Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain that afflicts five million people in the US, and it is a direct or indirect cause of 60% of all dementia. The rate of Alzheimer... Read entire article »
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Dementia: Tips for the Newly Diagnosed & Their Spouses
During a recent Alzheimer’s convention I attended a seminar in which all panel members were part of a couple; one spouse in each pair had recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. All ten older adul... Read entire article »
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Types of Dementia
The Dementias: Diagnosis, Treatment and Research
The Dementias: Diagnosis, Treatment and Research, 3rd edition, edited by Myron Weiner, MD, and Anne Lipton, MD, PhD, is very useful for professionals dealing with elders in later life. The chapters with practic... Read entire article »
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10 Types of Dementia That Aren't Alzheimer's & How They're Diagnosed
The term dementia is used broadly to describe a condition which is characterized by cognitive decline, but there are many different types of dementia. Although it is usually progressive, properly diagnosing dem... Read entire article »
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Treatment
5 Truths That Spawned 5 Myths About Alzheimer's & Dementia
Sometimes the truth can be very misleading. This is often the case with complex topics when an "expert" makes a narrow but accurate statement that is subsequently generalized by the lay public, a common occurre... Read entire article »
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4 Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain that afflicts five million people in the US, and it is a direct or indirect cause of 60% of all dementia. The rate of Alzheimer... Read entire article »
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The Dementias: Diagnosis, Treatment and Research
The Dementias: Diagnosis, Treatment and Research, 3rd edition, edited by Myron Weiner, MD, and Anne Lipton, MD, PhD, is very useful for professionals dealing with elders in later life. The chapters with practic... Read entire article »
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Guidelines For Alzheimer's Disease Management
The Alzheimer’s Association is the primary voluntary health organization offering support and research into Alzheimer’s disease and care. Download the association's list of Alzheimer’s Disease... Read entire article »
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Treating Alzheimer's Disease: the Good, the Bad and the Future
An Introduction by Harvey Gilbert, MD: Dr. Fillit’s contribution to Gilbert Guide’s expert corner has been long awaited. Dr. Fillit is a clinical professor of geriatrics and medicine, and a professo... Read entire article »
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Psychotropic Drugs—Friend or Foe?
According to the National Institute on Aging, an estimated 4.5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s, and approximately 10 percent of adults 65 years and older are diagnosed with the disease. In turn,... Read entire article »
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