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HONE 30 we recognize dementia?

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A;zheimer's disease (AD) is the most commen cause of dementia, comprising about

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Alzheimer's isee.AD) attacks the parts of brain that contlght-.-memory and language. Currently the cause of the disease is unknown. Rarely a younger person can also be affected. Why is diagnosis important?

Modified nursing and governance at home is the mainstay in the health care of AD. Early diagnosis with the help of careful history, mental status examination and neuro-psychological testings would help in the early planning of the care needs of the patient. It is important to exclude other illnesses that cause memory loss. Later the diagnosis, more is the frustration to the relatives. Is there treatment?

Medicines are used to control behavior but they cannot cure Alzheimer's disease. What about new drugs in the market