Alzheimer's Disease

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is Alzheimer's disease?
  2. What is dementia?
  3. How many people in the United States have Alzheimer's disease?
  4. What is mild cognitive impairment?
  5. What is typically the first sign of Alzheimer's disease?
  6. What are the stages in the development of Alzheimer's disease?
  7. What changes in the brain happen to people with Alzheimer's disease?
  8. What causes Alzheimer's disease?
  9. If a family member has Alzheimer's disease, will I get it, too?
  10. If you become forgetful as you get older, does that mean you will get Alzheimer’s disease?
  11. How is Alzheimer's disease diagnosed?
  12. Why is early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s important?
  13. How long do people live after getting diagnosed with Alzheimer's?
  14. Are there any medicines to treat Alzheimer's disease?
  15. Is there anything I can do to prevent Alzheimer's disease?
  16. Can exercising prevent Alzheimer’s disease?
  17. Can controlling certain diseases protect against Alzheimer's?
  18. Can eating certain foods prevent Alzheimer’s disease?
  19. Can you prevent Alzheimer's by keeping your brain active?
  20. What is basic research and why is it an important part of Alzheimer's disease research?
  21. What is translational research and why is it an important part of Alzheimer's disease research?
  22. What is clinical research and why is it an important part of Alzheimer's disease research?
  23. How can people help test possible new treatments for Alzheimer’s?

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