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                                Dementia
                            
                            Read our guide on dementia, which covers possible causes, symptoms and treatments, plus guidance for family and friends on living with dementia. 
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                                Alzheimer's disease
                            
                            Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. 
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                                Alzheimer's disease - Causes
                            
                            Alzheimer's disease is caused by parts of the brain shrinking (atrophy), which affects the structure and function of particular brain areas. 
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                                Causes of dementia
                            
                            Find out what causes dementia, including the different types of dementia diseases such as Alzheimer's and vascular dementia. 
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                                Alzheimer's disease - Treatment
                            
                            There's currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease, although medicine is available that can temporarily reduce some symptoms or slow down the progression of the condition in some people. 
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                                Alzheimer's disease - Symptoms
                            
                            The symptoms of Alzheimer's disease progress slowly over several years. 
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                                Alzheimer's disease - Prevention
                            
                            As the exact cause of Alzheimer's disease is still unknown, there's no way to prevent the condition. 
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                                Vascular dementia
                            
                            Find out about vascular dementia, including what the symptoms are, how it's treated and what the outlook is. 
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                                Alzheimer's disease - Diagnosis
                            
                            It's best to see a GP if you're worried about your memory or think you may have dementia. 
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                                Symptoms of dementia
                            
                            Information about the symptoms of dementia, and how each type of dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia, varies in its symptoms.