Amyloid Causes Alzheimer's in More Ways Than One

Most researchers think amyloid plaque is the culprit behind Alzheimer's. They know it damages brain cells. Now they are finding it also accumulates in blood vessels. Learn how it accumulates, about the damage it causes and what to do to prevent it.

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NIH Highlights U.S. Progress Towards Curing Alzheimer's

VIDEO & ARTICLE

A new online report from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) highlights recent progress in NIH-supported Alzheimer’s disease research. Watch Director Dr. Richard J. Hodes introduce the 2011-12 Alzheimer’s Disease Progress Report, then browse the report's rich insights.

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7 Stages of Alzheimer's

The seven stages of Alzheimer's are helpful in finding the words to discuss Alzheimer's. Caregivers find them particularly useful in support groups, as well as in conversations with doctors and other professionals.

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Alzheimer's Introduction in 8 Minutes

VIDEO

Watch this clear, easy-to-understand Alzheimer's introduction, what doctors can and cannot do about it, and the road ahead.

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What Happens in the Alzheimer's / Vascular Dementia Mix?

VIDEO

When people are diagnosed with either Alzheimer's or Vascular Dementia, it is often really a combination of the two. See how this mix causes dementia and learn what is being done about it.
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