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There are many causes of mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Learn more about these conditions and diseases here.

Understanding the Diagnosis – Parkinson’s Dementia

Parkinson’s Disease From the Alzheimer’s Association® series on understanding dementia. Parkinson’s Foundation We have everything you need to live better with Parkinson’s. Support our mission to improve care and advance research toward a cure. Everyday Helpful Hints Prepared by the American Parkinson Disease Association. this pamphlet provides proven ways tosimplify life’s daily challenges for people […]

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Understanding the Diagnosis – Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)

Dementia with Lewy Bodies From the Alzheimer’s Association® series on understanding dementia. Lewy Body Dementia Brochure Information for patients, families and professionals from the National Institutes of Health Lewy Body Dementia Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment The Lewy Body Dementia Association shares information about this brain disease and its spectrum of symptoms. Facing Lewy Body Dementia […]

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Understanding the Diagnosis – Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)

The Doctor Thinks It’s FTD, Now What? The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration‘s brochure shares next steps after a diagnosis. Frontotemporal Disorders Booklet A guide from the National Institute on Aging on what you need to know. Understanding the Genetics of FTD Brochure Penn Medicine’s guide for patients and their families.

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Understanding the Diagnosis – Mixed Dementia

Mixed Dementia From the Alzheimer’s Association® series on understanding dementia. Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) A guide from the National Institute on Aging on what you need to know. The Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) An outline of this disease from the Alzheimer’s Association® Behaviors: How to Respond When Dementia Causes Unpredictable Behaviors Advice from the […]

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Understanding the Diagnosis – Vascular Dementia

What is Vascular Dementia Alzheimers.gov explains the causes, symptoms and treatments available. Vascular Dementia From the Alzheimer’s Association® series on understanding dementia. Preventing Stroke, Brain Basics Stroke ranks as the fourth leading killer in the United States. A stroke can be devastating to individuals and their families, robbing them of their independence. It is the […]

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Understanding the Diagnosis – Alzheimer’s Disease

The Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) An outline of this disease from the Alzheimer’s Association® Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) A guide from the National Institute on Aging on what you need to know. Alzheimer’s Disease Fact Sheet A fact sheet from the National Institute on Aging Common Behaviors with Dementia It can be common for […]

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Understanding the Diagnosis – Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

What Is Mild Cognitive Impairment? Some older adults have more memory or thinking problems than other adults their age. This condition is called mild cognitive impairment, or MCI. Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) From the Alzheimer’s Association® series on understanding dementia. The Way Forward Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment A brochure from Emory’s Brain Health Center.

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Information about different kinds of dementia

There are many causes of and types of mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Learn more about these conditions and diseases here. The Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) An outline of this disease from the Alzheimer’s Association® Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) A guide from the National Institute on Aging on what you need to know. Creutzfeldt […]

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Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Just the Facts

Knowledge is power and when you learn what Alzheimer’s statistics reveal about the nature of this devastating disease, it can be alarming, but it can also illuminate the path forward to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients and family members facing a diagnosis. What do you need to know about Alzheimer’s? Here are the […]

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Management Guidelines for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia

Table of Contents 1. Clinical Management Guidelines Alzheimer’s Disease, Lewy Body Dementia,   Vascular/Mixed Dementia, and Frontotemporal Dementia a. Healthy Lifestyle b. Risk Factor Management c. Medication Strategies              i.  Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors (ACHEIs) Initiation and Management             ii.  Memantine Initiation and Management II.  Targeted Management of Common […]

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Is there a Link between Breast Cancer and Alzheimer’s Disease?

In the worldwide quest for what causes Alzheimer’s, there has been some data and much speculation around whether there is a definitive connection between breast cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, and this degenerative brain disorder. A recent study basically concluded, “Well, it depends.” There’s no denying that breast cancer treatment can cause at least temporary […]

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FDA Converts Novel Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment to Traditional Approval

Action Follows Confirmatory Trial to Verify Clinical Benefit For Immediate Release: July 06, 2023 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration converted Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb),indicated to treat adult patients with Alzheimer’s Disease, to traditional approval following a determination that a confirmatory trial verified clinical benefit. Leqembi is the first amyloid beta-directed antibody to be converted from […]

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