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Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person's ability to carry out daily activities. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia among older people. It involves the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. The causes of Alzheimer's disease are still not completely understood.
Follow the links below to find information on Alzheimer's Disease.
More information can be found by going directly to Alzheimer's Association WA Inc [Alzheimer's Association WA]
Reviewed August 2008
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Alzheimer's disease
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information, symptoms and medication for Alzheimer's disease (AD), aprogressive disease of the brain characterised by failure of memory and disturbances in other cognitive (mental) functions.
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Jun 2008
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Understanding Alzheimer's disease
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Brainlink Foundation
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This fact sheet discusses the nature of Alzheimer's disease, what we know about its cause, the symptoms and diagnosis. It offers suggestions on how to care for and communicate with someone who has the condition, and discusses ways to manage changes that may occur in their behaviour.
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Sep 2007
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Alzheimer's Association WA Inc
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Alzheimer's Association WA
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The Alzheimer's Association of WA seeks to represent and support individuals with dementia and their carers, and advance their interests at a personal, community and political level. This site includes information about dementia and the association.
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Aug 2007
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Living with dementia
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Howard Florey Institute
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Personal stories from carers and patients living with Alzheimer's disease.
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May 2007
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Alzheimer's disease explained
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Better Health Channel
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Alzheimer's disease is a progressive and eventually fatal disease of the brain. It is the most common form of dementia. It affects one in 25 Australians aged 60 years and over. There is no cure.
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May 2007
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Alzheimer's and dementia - Q & A
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Better Health Channel
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This fact sheet lists a range of questions and answers on Alzheimer's and dementia. These questions were posted by visitors to the Better Health Channel and answered by a panel of experts, which includes general practitioners, nutritionists, physical activity professionals and other health and medical specialists.
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Feb 2007
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Patient support organisation - Alzheimer's Australia
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Australian Prescriber
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Alzheimer's Australia provides a range of sensitive and flexible services to support people with any type of dementia, their families and carers throughout the illness.
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Jun 2005
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Alzheimer's disease - Jan's story
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Better Health Channel
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Jan's husband, a doctor and partner in a suburban practice, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in his early 50s. What's it like caring for a person with Alzheimer's?
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Dec 2003
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Alzheimers disease
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Better Health Channel
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There are a number of brain abnormalities commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease. As the brain turns, you can see shrinking of brain tissue and enlargement of the ventricles.
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Aug 2003
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Alzheimer's disease risk factors
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myDr
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What is a risk factor? Find out out about risk factors for Alzheimer`s disease, and continuing research.
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Mar 2001
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Dementia
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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This document gives information about dementia and Alzheimer's Disease, its symptoms and treatment.
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Jul 1998
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