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While dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are terms that are often used interchangeably, they don’t mean the same thing.

Dementia's initial signs often manifest as behavioral and personality changes, easily mistaken for stress or mental health ...

WebMD's guide for dementia caregivers offers basic information on dementia as well as tips and resources for those taking care of people with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia.

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How to Diagnose Dementia. There's no single test to diagnose dementia; it’s a process. You may go through several types of tests. The tests look at how your brain thinks or reasons (cognitive ...

How dementia feels . Our information includes experiences and accounts from people with dementia, who also review all our publications. Our words need to ring true about their concerns, abilities, ...

New study finds 10% of American seniors suffer from dementia 03:54. There's no cure, yet, for Alzheimer's disease.But dozens of programs developed in the past 20 years can improve the lives of ...

Dementia is becoming an increasingly important health problem in the United States, but primary care providers may be lacking understanding of guidelines and pharmacologic treatment options based ...

One of the most difficult aspects of coping during coronavirus has been understanding and keeping up with the latest guidance. There’s been a huge amount of information about the virus in government ...