Your Guide to Alzheimer's - From the Cleveland Clinic

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Alzheimer's Disease: Your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia in older adults and, unfortunately, there is no cure. Yet there is hope. Learn here about promising treatments and ways you can cope. Get practical tips on how to manage your future. WebMD has teamed up with doctors at The Cleveland Clinic to bring you the information you need.
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Alzheimer's Disease Basics Types of Alzheimer's Alzheimer's and Other Forms of Dementia	Frequently Asked Questions Glossary Resources
Causes and Risk Factors
Risk Factors Genetics	Controversial Risk Factors Alzheimer's and Down Syndrome
Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease
Making Diagnosis
Treatment Options
Treatment Treating Agitation	Alzheimer's Research Clinical Trials: A Guide For Patients
Living With Alzheimer's
How to Cope Tips For Living Well Nutrition	Exercise Adapting Your Environment Counseling and Support
Planning For the Future
Making the Choice: Long-Term Care Options Assisted Living Nursing Home Care	Legal Issues Financial Concerns
Caregiving
Your Role as Caregiver Tips For Family and Caregivers Caring For Personal Needs Improving Communication	Managing Unpredictable Behavior Preparing The Home Getting a Break: Respite and Adult Day Care
Reviewed by the doctors at The Cleveland Clinic Neuroscience Center. Edited by Charlotte Grayson, MD, WebMD, June 2004