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By Carrie Hill, PhD, About.com Guide to Alzheimer's Disease

Knowledge is power. Learn the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia and the possible causes and risk factors for Alzheimer's disease. Are you wondering whether it's normal to lose your keys or whether it's a symptom of Alzheimer's? You'll find a list of early warning signs here, along with a description of symptoms at each stage of the disease. You'll also learn how Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed and why diagnosis is so complex.

  1. Alzheimer's 101
  2. Signs and Symptoms
  3. Diagnosis

Alzheimer's 101

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Over 90% of what we know about Alzheimer's disease has been discovered in the past 20 years. Learn the basics of Alzheimer's because understanding the disease will help you cope with it effectively.

Signs and Symptoms

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While each person with Alzheimer's is unique, some trademark signs and symptoms occur as the disease progresses.

Diagnosis

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No single test can definitively diagnosis Alzheimer's disease. However, a qualified physician that completes several steps can diagnose Alzheimer's with over 90% accuracy.

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