it is difficult not to misdiagnose FTD as Alzheimer's disease. However, one study found that a word fluency test may be the best method of differentiating FTD from Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease, tumors, infection, or inflammation
Alzheimer's disease is named after Alois Alzheimer, a physician.
There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer Disease International was created in 1984.
Journal of Alzheimer's Disease was created in 1998.
Coffee won't prevent Alzheimer's disease.
There are many books on Alzheimer's disease. It is best to choose one that is simple and introduces you to what Alzheimer's disease is and what are the symptoms.
www.alz.org, created by the Alzheimer's Association, is the best place to learn more about Alzheimer's disease. This website is dedicated to educating the public about Alzheimer's disease.
Virginia Fraser has written: 'Understanding \\' -- subject(s): Alzheimer Disease, Alzheimer's disease, Popular works, Alzheimer's Disease
There are on-line test you can take. If the results point to the possibility of Alzheimer's Disease they will send you to see a qualified Neurologist and get tested again. If you do poorly on those tests one will be referred to a clinic specializing in AD. Usually affiliated with a University that does research, as much is still unknown about Alzheimer's Disease. In the end the only way to definitively prove that one has Alzheimer's is an autopsy.