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Medications
Memory Tests
Diagnosing
MCI
Residential Care
Amyloid Plaques
Neurofibrillary Tangles
TAU
APOE
Vascular factors
Advanced Medical Directive
Power of Attorney |
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What
is Alzheimer's Disease?
Alzheimer's disease
is a progressive, irreversible neurological disorder that
attacks the brain and results in memory loss, confusion,
impaired judgment, and personality changes. It is the most
common cause of severe intellectual impairment in older
individuals and is a primary reason for the placement of
the elderly in nursing homes. More than 5000,000 Californians
are affected by this illness. At present it is not known
what causes Alzheimer's disease or how to prevent or care
it. However, there is often much that can be done to reduce
the symptoms, improve functioning, and aid the family in
caring for the patient at home
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Who Provides These
Services at the UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Center?
Services are provided
by multidisciplinary teams which may include neurologists,
psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse specialists, neuropsychologists,
and social workers. The team coordinates diagnostic efforts
and follow-up with the patient's primary care physician.
Patients continue to see their primary physician for primary
care. We do not offer clinical care, we are a research center.
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Who is Eligible For
these Services?
Any individual with
symptoms of memory loss, disorientation, and confusion may
contact the UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Center for evaluation.
Patients may be self-referred or referred by family, private
physician, or community agency.
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Are these Services
Covered By Insurance?
Most of the costs of
the services and diagnostic test are covered by insurance.
Medicare, Medi-Cal, and supplemental or private insurance
are accepted. Unless prior arrangements are made with the
UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Center, patients or their families
are responsible for fees not covered by insurance. If you qualify for research and enroll all your costs are covered.
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What does the Research
Center do?
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Provides diagnostic services
treatment recomendations.
You must continue to see your primary care physician for prescriptions and other treatments.
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Comprehensive assessment of
individuals with memory problems including medical,
neurological, psychological, and psychosocial evaluations.
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Improved quality of care for
persons with Alzheimer's disease.
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Family conference and treatment
planning following the evaluation.
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Information and referrals to
community health and social services.
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Guidance in locating appropriate
financial and /or legal services.
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Appropriate follow-up (e.g. a letter to your primary physician, family conference. Follow-up clinic visits are for Research participants only)
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Education and training to the
families/caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease.
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Counseling and support groups
for caregivers.
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Specialized training & education
of health care & other professionals as well as
the community.
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What is the difference between Alzheimer's and Dementia?
Dementia is a term used to refer t a group of symptoms that are the result
of the deterioration of mental functions, such as thinking, remembering,
and judgment and that is severe enough to hinder everyday activities
and social relationships. Alzheimer's disease is one of the many kinds of dementia. It is important to note that, although
Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, not all dementia is Alzheimer's
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How is the Alzheimer's
Disease Center Funded?
The Alzheimer's Disease Research Center is funded by State and Federal funds as well as private
gifts and donations.
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