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Alzheimer's and dementia

The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, which accounts for an estimated 60-80% of cases. Find out what the research says about diagnosing dementia as well as treatment options for older adults living with cognitive impairment.

3 simple ways to manage challenging behaviours associated with dementia
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When "good nights" are rare: Do sleeping pills help people with dementia?
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Do cholesterol lowering drugs help prevent dementia?
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