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Vascular Dementia 101

EXCEPTIONAL VASCULAR DEMENTIA VIDEO ANIMATION: Vascular deterioration in brains affects nearly everyone by 70. Aging arteries can trigger Vascular Dementia, or Vascular Cognitive Impairment. See the basics on its causes. Learn some tips on how to prevent it.

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Take The Patented Virtual Dementia Tour

VIDEO & ARTICLE: 500,000 family and professional caregivers have experienced The Virtual Dementia Tour®. It simulates Alzheimer’s for caregivers. It boosts their level of care and motivation. See how it works.

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Can Your Memory Go Completely?

As long as you’re awake, take comfort in knowing that it is simply not possible to lose your memory completely. Learn about different types of memory, what types are affected by memory loss and which types are protected.

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Get to Know Your Brain’s Map

VIDEO: If you follow the news on Alzheimer’s research and treatment, it helps to know your brain’s basics. Watch Neurologist Tim Rittman explore the brain and how is works.

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To Cure Alzheimer’s, Get Rid of Tau, Too

CNN VIDEO: An Alzheimer’s brain comes with two culprits: tangles of tau protein and plaque made of amyloid. Yesterday’s research focused on getting rid of amyloid. See how today’s new, cutting edge research is targeting tau, too.

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7 Stages of Alzheimer’s

THE SEVEN STAGES OF ALZHEIMER’S are helpful in finding the words to discuss Alzheimer’s. Caregivers find them particularly useful in support groups, as well as in conversations with doctors, family and care professionals.

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11 Myths About Alzheimer’s

With all the information out there about Alzheimer’s, it’s hard to tease out which things are true, and which things are not. Some “facts” are really just myths. Find out which is which.

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Spectrum of Hope: Living Better with Alzheimer's

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6 Ways Dementia Caregivers Can Feel Less Guilty

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Reverse Dementia in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

DIAGNOSIS (VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT): 5% of Alzheimer's cases may really be NPH (Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus), a curable dementia. 400,000 Americans…
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20 Home Safety Tips for Alzheimer's

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100 Simple Tips to Prevent Alzheimer's & Memory Loss

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Alzheimer's & The Power of Music

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The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies

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