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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia You may have heard of the Mini Mental State Exam or the clock drawing test, but are you familiar with the ADAS-Cog? Learn what's significant about this test and how it's helpful in developing treatments for Alzheimer's disease.     Clinical Trials and the Use of the ADAS-Cog If you've ever read research on clinical trials for treating Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, chances are you may have seen a reference to the ADAS-Cog- an abbreviation for the Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale- Cognitive sub-scale.  The ADAS-Cog is a ... Read more What's Orientation and How Is It Affected by Dementia? Orientation... Nope, I'm not talking about sexual orientation here. Learn about orientation in Alzheimer's disease and what doctors mean when they say, "He's alert and oriented time two." ...Read more   Search Related Topics:  reality orientation  early stages symptoms in alzheimer's disease  symptoms of dementia Medication Administration Options for People with Dementia Taking medications correctly is an important aspect of treatment for any illness, but when there are multiple pills to take at different times of the day, it can become confusing. Some medications are ordered for three times a day, while others... Read more   Search Related Topics:  home safety  home health care  in-home care options Flu Vaccine- To Immunize or Not to Immunize? It's that time of year again, where we'll start to see signs at the pharmacy, doctor's office and medical centers reminding us to get our annual flu shot. So, will... Read more Related Searches Dementia in Elderly Alzheimer 'S Symptoms of Dementia Dementia Brain Dementia Care Homes Featured Articles If You Have Alzheimer's Disease Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's / Dementia 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.com Alzheimer's / Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Caregivers' Corner Understanding Alzheimer's and Catastrophic Reactions Preventing and Reacting to Wandering in Dementia For the Caregiver: Gifts to Give Yourself Advertisement