Alzheimer's and dementia
Alzheimer’s disease is the mostly commonly diagnosed form of dementia in older adults. Learn more about the disease, including diagnosis and treatment, and find tips and resources for caregivers and people living with dementia.
Related topics: Alzheimer’s causes and risk factors, Alzheimer’s symptoms and diagnosis, Alzheimer’s treatment, Alzheimer’s caregiving
8 Frequently Asked Questions About Alzheimer's Disease
Learn about Alzheimer’s disease in these FAQs from the National Institute on Aging.
12 Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease
Learn the facts about common myths surrounding Alzheimer’s disease. Find out how you can help advance NIA’s research on new diagnostic, treatment, and prevention options.
About the ADEAR Center
Find out how the Alzheimer's and related Dementias Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center can help you with answers and resources.
Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
What is Alzheimer’s disease, what causes it, what are the symptoms, and how is it treated? Get answers to these questions and more in this NIA fact sheet.
Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices May Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
View an infographic on steps you can take that may help lower your risk for dementia.
Preventing Alzheimer's Disease: What Do We Know?
What can you do to prevent Alzheimer’s disease? Read the latest evidence for promising prevention strategies, including physical activity, blood pressure control, and cognitive training.
Tips for Living Alone With Early-Stage Dementia
These tips for people living alone with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia are designed to help people cope with changes in memory and thinking, prepare for the future, and stay active.
Understanding Different Types of Dementia
View an infographic on four different types of dementia, including what's happening in the brain and symptoms.
What Do We Know About Diet and Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease?
We don’t know for sure whether following a certain diet can help prevent Alzheimer’s dementia. Many studies are underway to see how food affects the aging brain.
What Is Alzheimer's Disease?
Learn about Alzheimer's, a brain disease that causes memory loss and other cognitive impairment. It's the most common cause of dementia in older adults.
