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Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
Get the facts about Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia in older adults. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and caregiving.
Video: How Alzheimer's Changes the Brain
This 4-minute video shows how Alzheimer’s affects the human brain and looks at promising ideas to treat and prevent the disease.
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