Alzheimer Disease (cont.)
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- Alzheimer's Disease Overview
- Alzheimer's Disease Causes
- Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Alzheimer's Disease Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
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Alzheimer disease (Alzheimer’s disease, AD), the most common cause of dementia1, is an acquired cognitive and behavioral impairment of sufficient severity that markedly interferes with social and occupational functioning.
