Facts conquer fear. Start here to find out what is and isn't known about Alzheimer's and dementia.
There are many different types of dementia. Your loved one's treatments will depend on the type they have.
Many older people fear that they have Alzheimer's disease because they can't find their eyeglasses or remember someone's name.
Alzheimer's is a disease that robs people of their memory. At first, people have a hard time remembering recent events.
An Alzheimer's diagnosis can be overwhelming. Get answers to common questions that you may have for the doctor.
There is no proven way to prevent Alzheimer's disease. But there’s a lot you can do to lower your chance of getting it.
Though the effects of the disease are similar, there are a few different types of Alzheimer's disease.
Early-onset Alzheimer’s is a form of the progressive brain condition that appears in people before the age of 65.
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is one of the most common types of dementia, after Alzheimer’s disease.
Frontotemporal dementia is a type of dementia that happens because of damage to the frontal and temporal lobes of your brain.
Pick's disease is a kind of dementia similar to Alzheimer's but far less common.
Prion diseases are a group of conditions that affect your brain and nervous system. They cause dementia, but not Alzheimer's.