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ead about research on the herbal supplement ginkgo biloba and other complementary therapies for Alzheimer's disease.
Health Tools

Health tools help you make wise health decisions with possible Alzheimer's disease.
Dementia: Testing How Well a Person Functions - Topic Overview

A health professional may evaluate the day-to-day functioning of a person with Alzheimer's disease by asking questions and observing the person. This often is done informally during the medical history and physical exam. Sometimes the health professional may use a more formal functional status exam to evaluate a person's ability to perform daily activities. A functional status exam may also ...
Apolipoprotein E-4 Genetic (DNA) Test - Topic Overview

Research into ways to test DNA (genes) to see if a person is likely to develop Alzheimer's disease is progressing rapidly. People who have a gene for apolipoprotein E-4 (ApoE-4) may be more likely to develop the disease,but the presence of the gene cannot predict for sure whether a person will develop Alzheimer's disease. Many people who have the ApoE-4 gene do not get Alzheimer's disease,and ...
Memory Problems: Issues With Driving - Topic Overview

Whether a person with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia should still be allowed to drive is a common dilemma faced by people with the disease and their caregivers. Taking away driving privileges may reduce the person's sense of independence and increase dependence on family and friends. But it is extremely important to prevent the person from driving when it is no longer safe. The ...
Cholinesterase Inhibitors for Alzheimer's Disease

Drug details for Cholinesterase inhibitors for Alzheimer's disease.
Treatment Overview

Learn about Alzheimer's disease and how to maintain quality of life.
Home Treatment

Learn about Alzheimer's disease and what you might expect over time.
Prevention

Researchers are studying the possibility that you may be able to reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or delay the onset of the disease.
Topic Overview

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition that affects areas of the brain involved in memory, intelligence, judgment, language, and behavior. It is the most common form of mental decline, or dementia, in older adults.