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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. Community resources, such as faith-based … See more

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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For Professionals

WEBFind guidance for discussing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias clinical research studies with your patients, plus resources to help them learn more about participation. …

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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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