| | Memory clinics may be worth pursuing for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, especially in the early stages. They are especially helpful for assessment, diagnosis, education, and caregiver support. | | Memory Clinics: What are They and How May They Help The first memory clinics were set up in the United States in the mid 1970s, aiming to attract patients in the earlier stages of illness. Although they provided assessment, treatment, and advice, there was a focus on research -- particularly clinical trials -- from the outset... Read more | Clinical Trials: What Should I Know One of the many missions of memory clinics is to offer opportunities to participate in clinical trials.... Read more | Liaison With Community Agencies One of the important roles of memory clinics is to help act as a liaison with community agencies such as the Alzheimer's Association... Read more | Helping to Differentiate Apathy From Depression A memory clinic may be able to sort out one of the most frustrating symptoms of Alzheimer's disease: apathy. Learn how it differs from another common symptom: depression... Read more | | | | Alzheimer's Disease Ads | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alzheimer's Disease newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com | | | | Must Reads | | Advertisement | |
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