Alzheimer's Disease and Treatment

The Basics of Alzheimer's Disease

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This 31-page booklet from the Alzheimer's Association covers basic information on Alzheimer's Disease and Treatment, including:

  • The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
  • Getting a Diagnosis
  • Description of the 7-Stages of Alzheimer's
  • Treatment for Alzheimer's
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Early-Onset Alzheimer's

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This 12-page pamphlet from the Alzheimer's Association covers issues specific to younger Alzheimer's patients, including:

  • 10 Quick Tips for living with Early-Onset Alzheimer's
  • Supporting Your Spouse
  • How to Help Your Children
  • Communicating with Your Friends
  • Dealing with Your Job
  • Managing Your Finances
  • Planning for the Future
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Alzheimer's Drugs Available for Treatment

Source:  Oregon Health and Science University

Alzheimer's Medication Fact Sheet

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This 4-page fact sheet from the National Institute on Aging describes the four most common drugs used for Alzheimer's Disease, including information on:

  • Appropriate drugs at each disease stage
  • How these drugs work
  • Usual dosage and common side effects
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The Memory Loss Tapes

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This 85-minute HBO documentary profiles seven people living with Alzheimer's Disease, each at a different stage in their dementia. This film shows the full spectrum of the progression of the disease.

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