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Explore pros & cons of current Alzheimer's drugs, including Donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon), galantamine (Razadyne), memantine (Namenda).
Learn about the connection between smoking and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia.
Lewy body dementia (LBD) also known as dementia with Lewy bodies is one of the most frequent causes of dementia. Learn how it differs from Alzheimer's.
Is late-onset Alzheimer's hereditary and what are the genetic risks compared to early-onset AD? Learn about genetic and non-genetic risk factors.
Learn about the most common genes associated with the early- and late-onset forms of Alzheimer’s disease, and the current recommendations for genetic testing.
This article provides a list of the most important questions to ask when choosing a long-term care facility for a parent with dementia or Alzheimer’s.
Answers to your questions about Alzheimer's disease
Learn about the different exercises that are appropriate and safe for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.
Learn about the relationship between depression and dementia, and about potential treatment options for depression.
Learn how infections can cause cognitive impairment and dementia and why it's an important part of the evaluation for people suspected of having Alzheimer's disease.