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Alzheimer's Disease Center for Caring

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Recognizing the Symptoms

What to Look for in the Early Stages

Treatment Benefits

Maintaining Quality of Life

Alzheimer's Disease Q & A

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease & Advances in Treatment

Getting Support

Taking Advantage of Available Resources

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Safety information

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Namenda is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.

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Agitation. Wandering. Aggression. How does a caregiver cope withthese challenging behaviors over a period of several years? Dr. George Grossberg provides insight on what to expect as the disease progresses, as well as tips for handling caregiver frustration.

Series moderated by: Warachal E. Faison, MD, Assistant Director of the Institute of Research Minority Training on Mental Health and Aging (IRMMA) and Clinical Director of the Alzheimer's Research and Clinical Programs at the Medical University of South Carolina.

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