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• Alzheimer's disease

  Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia.

• Alzheimer's disease - Treatment

  There's currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease, although medicine is available that can temporarily reduce some symptoms or slow down the progression of the condition in some people.

• Alzheimer's disease - Causes

  Alzheimer's disease is caused by parts of the brain shrinking (atrophy), which affects the structure and function of particular brain areas.

• Alzheimer's disease - Symptoms

  The symptoms of Alzheimer's disease progress slowly over several years.

• Causes of dementia

  Find out what causes dementia, including the different types of dementia diseases such as Alzheimer's and vascular dementia.

• Alzheimer's disease - Prevention

  As the exact cause of Alzheimer's disease is still unknown, there's no way to prevent the condition.

• Help and support for people with dementia

  Find out where to get advice and support if you’re affected by dementia, including social services, online forums and dementia charities.

• Addison's disease

  Find out about Addison's disease (primary adrenal insufficiency), including symptoms, causes and treatment.

• Coronary heart disease

  Find out about coronary heart disease (CHD), including the main symptoms, causes, treatments and prevention.

• Memantine: a medicine used to treat Alzheimer's disease

  NHS medicines information about memantine, including what it's used for, who can take it, how to take it and side effects.