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Alzheimer’s & Dementia Interactive Learning Guides

Alzheimer's is an evolving field of study. To keep up with the most recent and credible scientific findings, check out Being Patient's free guides on the science, research, prevention, and caregiving for the disease.

As an Alzheimer's daughter, I've seen firsthand how this disease changes lives, and how much misinformation and stigma there is around it. We've created these free learning resources to empower anyone who wants to know more about Alzheimer’s from leading experts — including patients and caregivers.

Deborah Kan, Founder of Being Patient

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All of the learning guides are published by our experts and editorial team

Different Dementias

The latest studies and innovations in Alzheimer's and dementia research.

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Prevention

Science-backed ways to protect your brain.

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55+ Million

drugs have been FDA-approved to treat Alzheimer's symptoms or pathology

people are currently living with dementia worldwide

Patients & Caregivers

Resources to better manage dementia and improve quality of life.

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Treatments and trials

Take part in the research to detect, prevent, and treat dementia.

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10+

1 in 4

years may pass before Alzheimer's pathology becomes symptomatic

People in their 80s are living with dementia (NIH)

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Different Dementias

Dementia is the general term for loss of cognitive function to the point it interferes with daily life. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia but it is important to understand characteristics and symptoms of different dementias to get an accurate diagnosis. Here you will learn about symptoms, diagnosis and look at different dementia from patient perspectives.

The Seven Stages of Alzheimer's

How Alzheimer's progresses and what you should do at each stage.

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Understand the four leading theories about what causes Alzheimer's disease.

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The Science of Alzheimer's

How Alzheimer's progresses and what you should do at each stage.

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The Seven Stages of Alzheimer's

What Is Lewy Body Dementia

All you need to know about one of the most common forms of dementia.

All you need to know about one of the most common forms of dementia.

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What Is Lewy Body Dementia

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What Is Frontotemporal Dementia

All you need to know Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).

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What Is Frontotemporal Dementia

What Is Lewy Body Dementia

All you need to know Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).

All you need to know about one of the most common forms of dementia.

What Is Frontotemporal Dementia

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All you need to know Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).

Understand the four leadig theories about what causes Alzheimer's disease.

Monoclonal Antibodies For Alzheimer’s Disease

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All you need to know Vascular dementia

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Vascular Dementia

Learn about new Alzheimer’s treatments with this guide on monoclonal antibody drugs

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Monoclonal Antibodies For Alzheimer’s Disease

Learn about new Alzheimer’s treatments with this guide on monoclonal antibody drugs

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Everything you need to know about CTE

What Is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

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Vascular Dementia

All you need to know Vascular dementia

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All you need to know Vascular dementia

Vascular Dementia

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Eveything you need to know about Mild Cognitive Impairment

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What is MCI?

Prevention Courses

Science-backed ways to protect our brains.

Science-backed ways to reduce your risk of developing dementia.

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12 Ways to Help Prevent or Delay Dementia

Effective exercises to boost brain health.

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Brain Health and Exercise

How sleep can make you think and live better.

Brain Health and Sleep

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We explore the significant impact of diet on brain health,

Brain Health and Diet

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Treatments and trials

The current status and scientific principles behind treatments and trials for Alzheimer's and dementias.

Genetic testing for Alzheimer's

The arguments for and against getting a genetic test, and what you can do with that information.

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Learn what goes on if you join a clinical trial for Alzheimer's and dementia, and what to consider before doing so.

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Clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease

Learn about the latest treatments for Alzheimer's, which promise to directly tackle the mechanism of the disease.

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Monoclonal antibodies for Alzheimer’s disease

Blood-Based Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease

Learn about the different types of blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease, and how they’re used in the diagnostic process.

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Alzheimer’s Biomarkers

Learn about the The different types of Alzheimer’s biomarkers

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Caregiving Courses

Expert sharing and caregiver perspectives about caring for someone with Alzheimer's and dementias.

Learn how to navigate behavioral challenges in dementia caregiving.

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Challenging Behaviors & Dementia

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Learn the essential knowledge for supporting a loved one with advanced dementia

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Supporting a Loved One With Advanced Dementia

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Learn the expert-vetted ways to manage chronic pain in dementia

Dementia & Chronic Pain

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Learn the impact of music on the brain

Connecting through Music in Dementia Care

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Learn when to Stop Driving with Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's and Driving

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How dementia diagnosis works and its different phases.

Diagnosing Dementia

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Learn what to do at the final stage of Alzheimer’s

The Final Stage of Alzheimer's

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Understand the crucial distinctions between normal aging and potential signs of dementia or Alzheimer's disease

Is It Normal Aging or Something More Serious?

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