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Alzheimer's Association (2010). 10 signs of Alzheimer’s. Available online: http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_10_signs_of_alzheimers.asp.
Wang L, et al. (2006). Performance-based physical function and future dementia in older people. Archives of Internal Medicine, 166(10): 1115–1120.
Wilson RS, et al. (2007). Relation of cognitive activity to risk of developing Alzheimer disease. Neurology, 69(20): 1911–1920.
Barberger-Gateau P, et al. (2007). Dietary patterns and risk of dementia: The three-city cohort study. Neurology, 69(20): 1921–1930.
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Tariot PN, et al. (2004). Memantine treatment in patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease already receiving donepezil. JAMA, 291(3): 317–324.
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Trinh NH, et al. (2003). Efficacy of cholinesterase inhibitors in the treatment of neuropsychiatric symptoms and functional impairment in Alzheimer disease: A meta-analysis. JAMA, 289(2): 210–216.
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American Psychiatric Association (2007). Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias. Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association. Available online: http://www.psychiatryonline.com/pracGuide/PracticePDFs/AlzPG101007.pdf.
California Workgroup on Guidelines for Alzheimer’s Disease Management (2008). Guideline for Alzheimer’s Disease Management. Chicago: Alzheimer’s Association. Available online: http://www.alz.org/national/documents/2008_Guidelines_Final_Report.pdf.
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| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: November 9, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Peter J. Whitehouse, MD - Neurology | |
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