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Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease Approximately a quarter of all patients with Parkinson's disease also have dementia, but after having Parkinson's disease for 15 years, over two-thirds develop dementia. Since over 1 million people have Parkinson's Disease in the United States, there is a pressing need to understand how people with Parkinson's Disease Dementia differ from people with Alzheimer's Disease, and what treatments are available. Parkinson's Disease Dementia Parkinson's Disease Dementia (PDD) is usually different in how it presents itself from Alzheimer's disease: In PDD, for example, people usually have major problems with attention, executive functioning, and memory retrieval. In Alzheimer's disease, the memory problem is more often one of storing memories.... Read more See More About:  alzheimer's symptoms  dementia  drugs for alzheimer's What is Parkinson's Disease? Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder named after the British physician, James Parkinson, who first accurately described its symptoms in 1817. Its three major symptoms are tremor (trembling which usually starts in one hand), rigidity in the trunk or limbs and slowness of movement.... Read more See More About:  parkinson's faq's  parkinson's disease basics  Testing for Parkinson's Disease Dementia A key to identifying PDD is the development of cognitive problems that are severe enough to affect daily functioning. The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is a screening test that is often used to help diagnose both Alzheimer's disease and PDD.... Read more Treating Parkinson's Disease Dementia Presently, there is only one FDA-approved treatment for PDD. The Exelon patch (rivastigmine transdermal system) and Exelon (rivastigmine tartrate) capsules are indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer's type and mild to moderate dementia associated with Parkinson's disease...Read more Alzheimer's Disease Ads Dementia Parkinson Treatment Parkinsons Disease Parkinson Symptoms Alzheimers Disease Featured Articles Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Andrew Rosenzweig, MD Alzheimer's Disease Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   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 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What is Alzheimer's Symptoms of Alzheimer's Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Treatment of Alzheimer's Living With Alzheimer's Advertisement