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ABC News Alzheimer's Coverage
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A Conversation: Touched By Alzheimers
The former first lady shares her experiences as a caregiver for her father. |
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Maria Shriver Talks About Alzheimer's
Shriver discusses ways to help caregivers, inspired by her father's battle. |
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Richard Besser Talks Alzheimer's
Dr. Besser and Maria Shriver talk about Alzheimer's disease. |
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What Is Alzheimer's Disease?
Samuel Gandy, M.D., Ph.D., Mount Sinai Medical Center |
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A Look Inside the Alzheimer's Brain
See how Alzheimer's disease affects neurons and causes memory loss. |
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Family History And Alzheimer's Risk?
Samuel Gandy, M.D., Ph.D., Mount Sinai Medical Center |
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What Is Mild Cognitive Impairment?
Ronald Petersen, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic |
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Age For Beginning Stages of Alzheimer's?
John Morris, M.D., Washington University, St. Louis |
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Any At-Home Tests for Alzheimer's?
Steven DeKosky, M.D., University of Virginia School of Medicine |
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What Meds are Used to Treat Alzheimer's?
Mohana Karlekar, M.D., Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
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First Step After Alzheimer's Diagnosis?
Gary Small, M.D., UCLA Center on Aging |
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Behavioral Changes And Alzheimer's?
Gary Small, M.D., UCLA Center on Aging |
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Finding In-Home Help For Alzheimer's?
Constantine Lyketsos, M.D., The Johns Hopkins Hospital |
The Basics
Risk Factors & Prevention
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Symptoms of Alzheimer's
Diagnosing Alzheimer's
Treating Alzheimer's
The California first lady brings attention to Alzheimer's and its caregivers.
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