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Dementia is usually a progressive condition, such as Alzheimer's disease, marked by the development of multiple cognitive deficits (memory loss, loss of the ability to use or understand words, and inability to plan and initiate complex behavior).

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  1. Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    National Institute on Aging
    The most common form of dementia among older people is Alzheimer's Disease (AD), which initially involves the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language.
  2. Dementia and pain management: a personal story
    Family Caregiver Alliance
  3. Fact Sheet - HIV-Associated Dementia
    Family Caregiver Alliance
  4. Finger Foods
    LightBridge
  5. Education and Care - Music Therapy
    Alzheimer's Foundation of America
  6. Fact Sheet - Caring for Adults with Cognitive and Memory Impairments
    Family Caregiver Alliance
  7. Alzheimer's Disease Medications Fact Sheet
    National Institute on Aging
    Five prescription drugs currently are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat people who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD).
  8. Progress Report on Alzheimer's Disease 2004-2005
    National Institute on Aging
    Alzheimer's disease is an age-related and irreversible brain disorder that develops over a period of years.
  9. Women Caregivers for Family Members with Alzheimer's Disease
    LightBridge
    The role of caregiving for a family member with Alzheimer's disease is primarily a woman's role. And this role has serious financial and medical repercussions. Of the almost 10 million Americans caring for a person w…
  10. LightBridge Information Sheet
    LightBridge
    LightBridge is a provider of learning resources based on cutting edge Alzheimer?s research custom designed for the at-home caregiver.
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