Understanding Alzheimer's Disease - Leaflet

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Understanding Alzheimer's disease:

‘Understanding AD’ is arranged as a series of questions that have been answered simply and clearly. The questions are identical to the 10 patient information leaflets listed below.

What treatments are available for Alzheimer's Disease?

People who have been diagnosed with AD usually have the option of taking one of several...

What kind of care will the person with Alzheimer's Disease need?

The amount of care required by a person with AD increases as the disease progresses. In the same...

Will a person with Alzheimer's Disease be able to live independently?

In the very early stages of the disease, it may be possible for the person with AD to maintain a fairly...

Who is affected by Alzheimer's Disease?

AD occurs most frequently in people aged 65 years and older. Therefore, as the population continues to get...

What is the cause of AD?

Scientists are still trying to find the cause of AD. Current knowledge indicates that a progressive loss of brain cells is...

Is there a cure for AD?

Unfortunately, there is no cure for AD as yet. However, there are several...

Can I cope with caring by myself?

Caring for a person with AD is a demanding and exhausting job – both emotionally and...

What are the symptoms of AD?

In general, the symptoms of AD are related to changes in memory, thought/reasoning, behaviour, and...

What is Alzheimer's Disease?

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common disorder in a group of illnesses known as dementia. AD usually occurs in...

Last updated: 31.07.2008
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