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Know What to Expect

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Take an empowering first step by learning more about the changes you may experience, and what to do next to move forward with your life.

Life After Diagnosis

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Learn how to get support and live your best life after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's.

Earlier Diagnosis

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What if we could diagnose Alzheimer's before symptoms started? Research around earlier diagnosis is among the most active areas in Alzheimer's science.

Another side to Alzheimer’s disease

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Following his mother’s diagnosis and the related adjustments, Mark Thompson did see a sense of “joy and peace” come over his mom.

Accepting the Diagnosis

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Accepting a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or a related dementia requires time to absorb information.

5 myths about Alzheimer’s disease

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Learn more about five of the most common myths about the disease that annually kills more people than breast and prostate cancers combined.

Diagnosis & Assessment

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Don’t fall for the trap of denial

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Tom Phillips doesn’t want you to tell him how good he sounds or that you’d never guess he’s been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Dementia Care Navigation Guiding Principles

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Alzheimer’s Association formed a workgroup of researchers to outline principles for dementia care navigation that emphasize person-centered care.

Living with Younger-Onset

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A diagnosis of younger-onset is probably not what you had planned for at this time in your life. You will face unique challenges...

Education

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The overarching goal of all education programs is to improve quality of life for people with dementia and their caregivers.

How is Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosed?

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Learn what to expect when visiting a doctor for symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Diagnostic Criteria & Guidelines

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Latest clinical criteria for diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease issued by the Alzheimer's Association and the NIH – with updated guidelines on biomarker data.

Just Diagnosed

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Dementia Care Navigation Roundtable

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Alzheimer’s Association’s Dementia Care Navigation Roundtable aims to advance the delivery of high-quality, person-centered dementia care navigation.

Visiting Your Doctor

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Get questions to ask and learn what to expect at a visit for symptoms.

I Have Alzheimer's

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The right information and resources can empower those with Alzheimer's.

Steps to Diagnosis

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If you or a loved one have concerns about memory loss or other symptoms of Alzheimer's or dementia, it is important to be evaluated by a physician.

I Have Alzheimer's

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The right information and resources can empower those with Alzheimer's.

New statement to medical community demands a dignified diagnosis of dementia

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New statement to medical community demands a dignified diagnosis of dementia | Alzheimer's Association

Plan for Your Future

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Putting legal, financial, and end-of-life plans in place is one of the most important steps you can take.

Get Educated

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Cognitive Screening and Assessment

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Learn about cognitive tests and evaluation for detecting cognitive impairment, including who should be evaluated and recommended cognitive screening tools.

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