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BeversdorfDementia - an acquired impairment in mental and functional capabilities - is common in the elderly. It is often progressive and may eventually result in nursing home placement due to incapacitation. Doctors need to make an accurate and early diagnosis of dementia to provide the patient the best treatment options.

About 5 to 15 percent of people 65 and older suffer from some form of dementia - the most common of which is Alzheimer's disease. As people age, the risk of dementia in NetWellness Article (More)


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  • Do You Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease?
  • Aging and the Brain: Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease NetWellness Article
  • Alzheimer’s Disease and African Americans NetWellness Article
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  • The Body

  • Genetics and Alzheimer's Disease NetWellness Article
  • About the Nervous System OSU Article
  • Aged Nervous Tissue - Image MedlinePlus
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  • Complications

  • General Anesthesia vs. Alzheimer`s Ask an Expert Q and A
  • Long Duration of Midazolam on the Elderly Ask an Expert Q and A
  • Long term effects of anesthesia on the brain Ask an Expert Q and A
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  • Symptoms and Tests

  • Do You Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease?
  • Alzheimer Tests Ask an Expert Q and A
  • Alzheimer's MedlinePlus
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  • Treatment

  • Alternative Therapy MedlinePlus
  • Alzheimer's Caregivers MedlinePlus
  • Alzheimer's Disease OSU Article
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  • Staying Healthy

  • Can Alzheimer's Disease Be Prevented?
  • Alzheimer's Caregivers: Nutrition MedlinePlus
  • Coping MedlinePlus
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