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• Alzheimer's disease

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

• 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 - 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 - Symptoms

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

• Alzheimer's disease - Prevention

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

• 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.

• Alzheimer's disease - Diagnosis

  It's best to see a GP if you're worried about your memory or think you may have dementia. If you're worried about someone else, encourage them to make an appointment and perhaps suggest going with them.

• Symptoms of dementia

  Information about the symptoms of dementia, and how each type of dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia, varies in its symptoms.

• Hallucinations and hearing voices

  Find out about hallucinations and hearing voices, including signs, causes and treatments.

• Causes of dementia

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