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  • Alzheimer's Disease

    Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia, causing confusion and memory loss severe enough to interfere with everyday life.

  • Dementia

    Dementia refers to loss of brain function that affects capabilities like remembering, thinking, speaking, understanding others, and acting in socially acceptable ways.

  • Dyspnea with Advanced Cancers

    Dyspnea is a medical term that describes shortness of breath, and a feeling of starving for oxygen. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

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    Palliative care is a type of care provided while a patient is treated for cancer. Learn about this treatment.

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