Alzheimer's
Last updated:
25-Jun-2009
Alzheimer's disease--often called "the long good-bye"--is the most common form of dementia, causing gradually increasing problems with memory, judgment, and thinking. There's currently no cure for Alzheimer’s--or most other dementias--but there are ways to slow the progression, ease many symptoms, and offer comfort.
Are hallucinations common in people with Alzheimer's?
Are Alzheimer's hallucinations common? My parent who has Alzheimer's has been experiencing hallucinations. Yes, hallucinations are fairly common.
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Nontraditional Therapies to Help Someone With Alzheimer's
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What Causes Alzheimer's Disease and Who Gets It
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What is my grandmother experiencing?
Learn what someone with Alzheimer's may be experiencing or thinking, through nonverbal communication, gestures and other means.
