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Understanding Alzheimer's Disease

  • Introduction
  • What is Alzheimer's disease?
  • What are the signs of Alzheimer's disease?
  • When should you see your doctor?
  • What are other causes of memory problems?
  • Are there treatments for Alzheimer's disease?
  • What about research on Alzheimer's disease?
  • Is there help for caregivers?
  • Summary—What you need to know
  • Where can you get more information?
  • Words to know

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease

What You Need to Know

Image of family looking at photo albumThis 19-page booklet describes what happens when someone has Alzheimer’s disease and how it differs from normal aging. Read about when to see the doctor, possible treatments, and how patients and caregivers can get help.

Publication Date: August 2011
Page Last Updated: May 3, 2012

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