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Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Navigating Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can be incredibly challenging, whether you’re facing a diagnosis yourself or caring for someone who is. This section offers clear, compassionate information about what dementia is, its causes, how it’s diagnosed, and what to expect over time. You’ll also find guidance on caregiving and helpful resources, helping you feel more prepared, informed, and encouraged throughout this challenging journey.

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What Is Dementia?

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Can Lifestyle Cause or Prevent Dementia?

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An Interview About Dementia Inclusive Communities

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How Does Alcohol Cause Brain Damage and Dementia?

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What to Say to a Friend Whose Spouse Has Dementia

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How Does Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Cause Dementia?

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Is Diabetes Linked to Dementia?

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How Do People Die From Dementia?

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A Book That Raised Alzheimer’s Awareness

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Is Dementia Irreversible?

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How Is Dementia Diagnosed?

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Robot Pets May Help Ease Loneliness from Dementia

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What Are Some Early Signs of Dementia?

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Cannabinoids May Remove Brain Plaque

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What Is Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease?

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What Is Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease?

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Can Alzheimer’s Disease Be Prevented?

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Is Alzheimer’s Disease Genetic?

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“Still Alice”: A Film Offering a Heartbreaking Look at Early-Onset Alzheimer’s

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The Link Between Insulin Resistance and Alzheimer’s

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What Causes Alzheimer’s Disease?

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What Is a Memory Cafe?

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How Much Does Memory Care Cost Per Month?

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“The Father”: Anthony Hopkins Portrays a Man Living with Dementia

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How Is Memory Care Different From Assisted Living?

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What Is The Advance Directive For Dementia?

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Can I Get Legal Guardianship of My Loved One With Dementia?

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How Can I Care for Myself While Caring for Someone With Dementia?

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Take the Alzheimer’s Association Brain Tour

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How Can I Provide Care at Home for Someone With Dementia?

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How Do You Stay Active With Alzheimer’s?

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Are Dementia Patients Being Drugged to Death?

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What Kind of Doctor Treats Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia?

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How Can I Provide the Best Care for My Loved One With Advancing Dementia?

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A Painter’s Journey Through Dementia

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When Should a Person With Dementia Stop Driving?

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Read the Brochure “LGBT Caregivers Concerns”

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Quotes to Lighten the Heart

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Servers with Dementia May Surprise You at This Tokyo Pop-up Restaurant

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Fighting Dementia with Virtual Reality Reminiscence Therapy

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What Does Alzheimer’s Mean for Family and Friends?

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A Filmaker Explores Her Father’s Mortality

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What is Caregiver Burnout?

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Aging, Caregiving, & Dementia Books

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Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease: Additional Resources

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