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Finding Dementia Care and Local Services

There are many places that offer resources and support for people with dementia and their caregivers. These include: 1. … See more

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What Is Dementia

WEBDementia is the result of changes in certain brain regions that cause neurons (nerve cells) and their connections to stop working properly. Researchers have …

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Can I Prevent Dementia

WEBTreating high blood pressure with medication and healthy lifestyle changes, such as exercising and quitting smoking, may help reduce the risk of dementia. Manage …

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Resources for People With Alzheimer’s Disease and Related …

WEBThe Alzheimer’s & related Dementias Education & Referral (ADEAR) Center is a service of the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health. Call …

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What Is Alzheimer’s Disease

WEBAlzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. People with …

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Resources for Community and Public Health Professionals: …

WEBThe Role of Community and Public Health Professionals in Dementia Services Alzheimer’s and related dementias affect many people — more than 5 million …

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About Alzheimers.gov

WEBAbout Alzheimers.gov. Alzheimers.gov is the federal government portal to information and resources on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, including Lewy body …

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Resources for Health Care Providers: Alzheimer’s and Related …

WEBDiagnosing, treating, and caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are challenges that require collaboration among family members, …

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Resources for Caregivers of People With Alzheimer’s Disease and …

WEBThe Alzheimer’s & related Dementias Education & Referral (ADEAR) Center is a service of the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health. Call …

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What Is Lewy Body Dementia

WEBLewy body dementia (LBD) is a brain disorder that can lead to problems with thinking, movement, behavior, and mood. Visual hallucinations, or seeing things that are …

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Tips for People With Dementia

WEBPoor sleep quality can make dementia symptoms worse. Tips for better and safer sleep: Follow a regular schedule by going to sleep and getting up at the same time …

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Retain Your Brain Health Study for Older Adults With a Family …

WEBThe Retain Your Brain study will test whether an online program can help protect brain health, reduce Alzheimer's disease risk, and improve memory function in older adults …

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What Is Vascular Dementia

WEBVascular dementia is caused by conditions that damage blood vessels in the brain and interrupt the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain. In the research community, …

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HHS releases National Plan update marking year of progress on …

WEBU.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra today released HHS's National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease: 2023 Update (PDF, …

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The BrainHealth Project

WEBThe BrainHealth Project is a long-term study to identify factors associated with brain health and performance, such as lifestyle, cognitive, behavioral, and biological markers. Twice …

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Planning After a Dementia Diagnosis

WEBLong-Term Care Planning. As symptoms progress, long-term care may be needed. People diagnosed with Alzheimer's or a related dementia and their family …

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Tips for Caregivers and Families of People With Dementia

WEBApplication error: a client-side exception has occurred (see the browser console for more information). Find tips for caregivers and family members of people …

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Federal Commitment to Addressing Alzheimer’s and Related …

WEBContact the ADEAR Center. The Alzheimer’s & related Dementias Education & Referral (ADEAR) Center is a service of the National Institute on Aging at the National …

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Beyond the brain: The gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease

WEBThe idea that a community of microbes living in the gut can affect what happens in the brain may seem surprising. Yet research shows that the brain and the gut microbiome are …

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