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According to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada, almost 2 in every 3 cases of dementia in Canada are caused by Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, which is a general term for changes in the brain that cause the loss of memory and other intellectual abilities serious enough to interfere with normal tasks performed in our daily lives. Other dementias you may have heard of include mild cognitive impairment (MCI), vascular dementia, and Parkinson's disease, to name a few. What is Alzheimer's disease and related dementia?An explanation of the conditions that cause the disease, and the difference between symptoms of Alzheimer's or dementia, and the normal effects of aging. 10 Warning SignsMemory change is normal in aging - but what are the real warning signs of Alzheimer's? How Alzheimer's affects the brainAn explanation of the physical and chemical changes that occur in the brain, resulting in symptoms of Alzheimer's. Risk factors and causesResearch has shown a number of possible causes and risk factors associated with Alzheimer's disease. DiagnosisHow does your doctor arrive at a diagnosis, and what are the next steps? Stages of the diseaseA description of the stages and associated symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
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Alzheimer's Resource Centre
Possible causes of memory problems
with Dr. Howard Chertkow, Bloomfield Centre for Research in Aging
