Alzheimer's Disease FAQs Topic Guide
Alzheimer's Disease Facts: Alzheimer's disease is a fatal brain disorder. Familial and sporadic are the two types of Alzheimer's disease. The three stages include early, intermediate, and late. Symptoms are dependant upon the stage of the disease, but include memory loss, inability to think, reason, judge situations, communicate, anxiety, agitation, disorientation, paranoia, severe memory loss, loss of mobility, delusions, and hallucinations. There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, medications can be administered to control symptoms.
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Dementia Dementia is the loss of reasoning, memory, and other mental abilities. Dementia may be caused by irreversible as well as treatable causes. A variety of tests (blood tests, scans, assessment of family history) may be used to diagnose dementia. Treatment may include medication and behavioral therapy. Most cases of dementia tend to progress unless the underlying cause is treatable and reversible.
Expert Views and NewsViewer Comments & ReviewsAlzheimer's Disease FAQs - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What treatment is effective in treating your Alzheimer's disease? Alzheimer's Disease FAQs - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Please describe the symptoms you or your loved one experienced with Alzheimer's disease. |
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