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Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia.
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Seeing a specialist
Your first appointment will be with a member of the surgical team at your chosen hospital.
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Memory loss (amnesia)
NHS information about memory loss (amnesia), including advice about what to do if you have problems with your memory and what the cause might be.
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Alzheimer's disease - Diagnosis
It's best to see a GP if you're worried about your memory or think you may have dementia.
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Causes of dementia
Find out what causes dementia, including the different types of dementia diseases such as Alzheimer's and vascular dementia.
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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.
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Tests for diagnosing dementia
Information on the tests used by GPs and specialists to diagnose dementia, including the GPCOG test, blood tests and brain scans.
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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.
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Dementia care and support
Information about care homes, NHS care, social services, financial support and legal issues if you or someone you care for have dementia.
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Alzheimer's disease - Symptoms
The symptoms of Alzheimer's disease progress slowly over several years.