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September 4, 2019
 
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What’s the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's?
Dementia is a syndrome — a group of symptoms, not a disease. Alzheimer’s is a degenerative brain disease and the most common cause of dementia. We have answers to your questions about Alzheimer’s and dementia.

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Alzheimer's caregivers also need to take care of themselves
Caregivers for people living with Alzheimer’s may find themselves with so many responsibilities that they neglect their own care. The best thing a caregiver can do for the person they’re caring for is to stay physically and emotionally strong.
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Hospice care can provide comfort to someone living with Alzheimer's
Rather than providing treatment, the primary purpose of hospice care is to manage pain and other symptoms. It involves care and support services that can be of great benefit to people in the final stages of Alzheimer's and their families.
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