Alzheimer: Health guide

This brief guide is intended to provide health information. It is a representative, rather than comprehensive, list of organizations and publications on the topic of Alzheimer’s disease. This guide does not imply recommendation of any treatment and should not be substituted for the advice of a health care provider.

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Definitions

Alzheimer’s (AHLZ-high-merz) disease
a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain, which causes thinking and memory to become seriously impaired. Symptoms include loss of memory, judgment and reasoning, and changes in mood, behaviour and communication abilities. It is the most common form of dementia. Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada.

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Suggested Subjects and Keywords

  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Alzheimer’s Disease – Patients – Care
  • Alzheimer’s Disease – Patients – Family relationships
  • Alzheimer’s Disease – Patients – Home Care
  • Alzheimer’s Disease – Popular works
  • Alzheimer’s Disease – Prevention
  • Caregivers
  • Dementia

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About Toronto Public Library Health & Wellness Wiki

The purpose of the Toronto Public Library Health & Wellness Wiki is to provide public access to a wide range of health and medical information, not to give medical advice or interpretation. Information provided does not imply recommendation or endorsement. It is not a substitute for consultation with a health professional.

Updated: January 2009

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