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Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

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While several medications are available to treat Alzheimer's, none of them can stop or reverse the disease. Still, many families have found that treatments improve quality of life and help keep their loved ones at home longer. Learn about available treatments so you can make the best decision about medications for you or your loved one. Find out how to work more effectively with your doctor and health care team. Also, can Alzheimer's be prevented? Find out how to reduce your risk for Alzheimer's by changing your lifestyle.
  1. Medications
  2. Working With Health Care Professionals
  3. Risk Reduction

Medications

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Get the low-down on medications for Alzheimer's disease, including how they work, their effectiveness, and potential side effects and complications.

Working With Health Care Professionals

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After a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, it's essential to work effectively with the health care team. Learn how to choose the right doctor, what questions to ask, what information to bring to appointments, and how to decide whether to ask for a referral to a specialist.

Risk Reduction

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While we can't immunize ourselves against Alzheimer's, scientists have discovered several risk factors that influence our chances of developing the disease. Some factors are out of our control, but others depend on our own decisions and habits. Find out how to reduce your risk for developing Alzheimer's by making healthy lifestyle choices.

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