Health Care
Learning as much as you can about dementia, can assist in better preparing you for the journey. By taking charge and exploring your health care options, you will feel more in control of the situation and better prepared to deal with questions as they arise. In this section, you will find information and resources to help you to navigate the diagnosis process and find more information about the disease. You will also find important information to help you connect and work with healthcare professionals as well as learn about medication and treatment options.
Learning about the DiseaseClick for More
- Understanding Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias
- Causes and risk factors related to Alzheimer's disease
- Symptoms and progression related to Alzheimer's disease
Assessment and TestingClick for More
- Assessment and testing process
- Memory and thinking tests
- How to prepare for the assessment and testing process
Treatment and MedicationClick for More
- Treatment options
- Pharmacological treatment options
- Medication and side effects
- Non-pharmacological treatment options
Working with Health Care ProfessionalsClick for More
- Information for working effectively with a team of health professionals
- How different health professionals can help
- Questions to and from your family physician or specialist
[This page updated on December 13, 2012]
