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    WebMD Alzheimer's Disease Guide - Better Information for Better Health

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    Alzheimer's Disease & Other Dementias Guide

    You don't have to face Alzheimer's Disease (AD) alone. Whether you have Alzheimer's or are an Alzheimer's caregiver, you need information and support. It's here -- along with links to articles about Alzheimer's causes, symptoms, tests, and treatment.

    1. Overview

      1. Dementia

        1. What Is Dementia?
        2. Early Dementia

      2. Alzheimer's Disease

        1. The Basics of Alzheimer's
        2. Alzheimer’s: Answers to Questions
        3. Can You Prevent Alzheimer’s?
        4. Types of Alzheimer's
        5. Early-Onset Alzheimer's

      3. Other Dementias

        1. What Is Lewy Body Dementia?
        2. Frontotemporal Dementia
        3. Pick's Disease
        4. Prion Diseases

    2. Diagnosis & Stages

      1. Alzheimer's Disease: How It’s Diagnosed
      2. Understanding Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms
      3. Is It Alzheimer’s or Normal Aging?
      4. 10 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
      5. 7 Stages of Alzheimer's Disease

    3. Causes & Risks

      1. Overview

        1. Causes of Alzheimer's Disease
        2. Is Alzheimer’s Genetic?
        3. Alzheimer's Disease in Older Men vs. Older Women
        4. Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease Risk
        5. Alzheimer’s, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress
        6. The Link Between the ICU and Dementia
        7. Controversial Alzheimer's Disease Risk Factors

      2. Race As a Risk Factor

        1. Alzheimer’s Disease in the Black Community
        2. Hispanics and Latinos and Alzheimer’s Disease
        3. Alzheimer's in Asian Populations
        4. Alzheimer's in Native American Elders

    4. Treatment

      1. Drug Treatment

        1. Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease
        2. How Race and Culture Can Affect Alzheimer's Care
        3. Which Medicines Treat Dementia?
        4. Anti-Amyloid Therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease
        5. Aduhelm: What to Know
        6. Cholinesterase Inhibitors for Alzheimer's Disease
        7. NMDA Receptor Antagonists and Alzheimer's

      2. Complementary & Alternative Treatment

        1. Do Vitamins and Supplements Help?
        2. Brain-Stimulation Therapies for Alzheimer's
        3. Art and Music Therapy for Alzheimer's
        4. What Other Therapies Help Someone With Dementia?

      3. Research and Potential Treatments

        1. Research in Alzheimer's Disease
        2. Is an Alzheimer’s Disease Vaccine Possible?

      4. Symptom Management

        1. Adjunct Treatments for Alzheimer's
        2. Alzheimer's Symptoms: Therapies That Can Help
        3. Alzheimer’s and Agitation: Treatments

    5. Living With

      1. Daily Life

        1. Day-to-Day Living With Alzheimer's
        2. Better Daily Life for a Loved One With Alzheimer’s
        3. How to Keep Your Loved One With Alzheimer’s Independent
        4. Socializing and Activities for Loved Ones

      2. Diet & Exercise

        1. How to Eat Well With Alzheimer's Disease
        2. Therapeutic Activities
        3. Alzheimer's and Exercise
        4. Activities for People With Dementia

      3. Safety Issues

        1. Make Your Home Safe
        2. Burn Injuries and Alzheimer’s
        3. Falls and Alzheimer’s

    6. Complications & Related Conditions

      1. When Alzheimer's Affects More than Memory

        1. When Alzheimer's Affects More than Memory

      2. Physical Problems

        1. How Alzheimer's Affects Your Body
        2. Breathing Problems and Alzheimer’s
        3. Voice Problems and Alzheimer’s
        4. Itchy Skin and Alzheimer’s
        5. Fever and Alzheimer’s
        6. Dental Problems and Alzheimer’s

      3. Sleep Problems

        1. Alzheimer's and Sleep Problems
        2. How to Manage Sundowning

      4. Behavioral & Cognitive Problems

        1. Recognizing Alzheimer’s Personality Changes
        2. Understanding Alzheimer’s Behaviors
        3. Alzheimer’s and Anxiety
        4. Alzheimer’s and Hoarding and Hiding
        5. How to Prevent Wandering
        6. Alzheimer’s Aggression
        7. Sexual Behavior and Alzheimer’s
        8. Caring for Cognitive Problems
        9. Alzheimer’s and Delirium
        10. Alzheimer’s and Hallucinations and Delusions
        11. Alzheimer’s and Refusing Care
        12. Alzheimer’s and Refusing Eat or Drink

      5. Gastrointestinal Problems

        1. Chewing and Swallowing Problems
        2. Constipation and Alzheimer’s
        3. Diarrhea and Alzheimer’s
        4. Bowel Incontinence and Alzheimer’s
        5. Blood in the Urine and Alzheimer’s

      6. Psychosis

        1. Complications of Dementia-Related Psychosis
        2. When Dementia-Related Psychosis Isn't Treated
        3. Treatment for Dementia-Related Psychosis

    7. Caregiving

      1. Caregiving Essentials

        1. When a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s: Where to Begin
        2. Your Role as Caregiver
        3. A Caregiver’s Checklist for Daily Care
        4. When Your Significant Other Has Alzheimer's
        5. Early-Onset Dementia: A Caregiver's Guide
        6. Alzheimer’s and Self-Care
        7. Tips for Easier Personal Care
        8. Alzheimer’s and Surgery

      2. Caregiver Stress & Self-Care

        1. Caregiving: Asking for What You Need
        2. Caregivers: Facing Guilt When You Need Help

      3. Legal & Financial Matters

        1. Alzheimer's and Legal Issues
        2. Advance Directives
        3. Alzheimer's and Financial Planning

    8. Support & Resources

      1. Groups & Organizations

        1. Where to Find Support
        2. Where to Find Resources
        3. Organizations for Caregivers

      2. Care Facilities

        1. Long-Term Care for Your Loved One
        2. Help With in-Home Care
        3. Adult Day Care for Alzheimer's
        4. Assisted Living for Alzheimer’s
        5. Nursing Home vs. Memory Care
        6. Nursing Home Care
        7. When It’s Time for Memory Care
        8. Low-Income Memory Care Options
        9. Hospital Stays for a Loved One
        10. Caregiving When You're Far Away

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