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Understanding Dementia: Signs, Symptoms, Types, Causes, and Treatment
Guide to the different types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Learn about common signs and symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

Alzheimer's - The Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Apr 16, 2007 ... One question I am frequently asked is "What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease?" On one level, the answer to this ...

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More than 50 conditions can mimic or cause dementia. Alzheimer's disease is by far the most common intractable condition. But other causes of irreversible ...

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Alzheimer's Disease: Signs, Symptoms, and Stages
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Alzheimer's - The Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
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Apr 30, 2009 ... Alcohol abuse is recognized as a major health problem in the United States and in many countries throughout the world.

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Alzheimer's - How Does Vascular Dementia Differ from Alzheimer's?
Feb 24, 2009 ... Vascular dementia (VaD) is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer's and is responsible for up to 25% of all dementias.

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Caring for Carers
A public debate looking at whether enough is being done to help those caring for people with Alzheimer's and dementia. The Patients' Council, which has a ...

 

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