Alzheimer's disease

1. Understanding dementia and Alzheimer's disease

2. Normal aging versus Alzheimer's

3. How memory works

4. Diagnosis of dementia

5. Stages and prognosis in Alzheimer's

6. Alzheimer's versus other causes of dementia

7. Anatomy and biochemistry in Alzheimer's

8. Alzheimer's, depression, and other neuropsychiatric symptoms

9. Medications for Alzheimer's disease

10. Treatments for behavioral symptoms and other complications of Alzheimer's

11. Alternative treatments for Alzheimer's

12. Preventing Alzheimer's disease

13. Practical issues for the patient and family

14. Transition of care

15. Care for the caregiver

16. The future of Alzheimer's research and treatment

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