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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.

  • Alzheimer's disease

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Is there a cure for dementia?

    Find out about the latest developments in dementia research that give hope of finding a cure for the diseases that cause dementia.

  • Can dementia be prevented

    Find out how a healthy lifestyle can help lower your chance of getting dementia when you're older.