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Bookmark or Share- Alzheimer's: Medicines help manage symptoms and slow declineManaging these symptoms may help people with Alzheimer's disease preserve abilities to perform daily activities and prolong their independence — factors that can improve the overall quality of life. Alzheimer's drugs don't work for everyone and may lose effectiveness over time.
- Alzheimer's and dementia: What's the difference? - Mayo ClinicAlzheimer's disease first affects the part of the brain associated with learning, so early symptoms often include changes in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. As the disease progresses, symptoms become more severe and include confusion, changes in behavior and other challenges.
- Alzheimer's disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicAn important part of diagnosing Alzheimer's disease includes being able to explain your symptoms. It may help to get input from a close family member or friend about your symptoms and their impact on your daily life. Tests of memory and thinking skills also help diagnose Alzheimer's disease.
- Diagnosing Alzheimer's: How Alzheimer's is diagnosedTo diagnose Alzheimer's dementia, healthcare professionals conduct tests to measure memory impairment and other thinking skills. They also judge functional abilities and identify behavior changes. A series of tests can rule out other possible causes of symptoms.
- Dementia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicAlzheimer's disease. This is the most common cause of dementia. Although not all causes of Alzheimer's disease are known, experts do know that a small percentage are related to changes in three genes. These gene changes can be passed down from parent to child.
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