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Types of Dementia (It’s Not Just Alzheimer’s)

While Alzheimer's accounts for more than two-thirds of dementia cases, the ADDF also funds research to prevent and treat the other causes of dementia.

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Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease: What’s the Difference?

Our CSO Dr. Fillit explains the differences between Alzheimer's and dementia, two terms often used interchangeably. 

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A Banner Year for Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery

In 2014, we had a transformative year, advancing drugs for Alzheimer's, supporting the best science, and ensuring people have information to protect their brain health.

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Could an Erectile Dysfunction Drug Treat Dementia?

The ADDF and the Alzheimer’s Society UK have teamed up to support a trial of an erectile dysfunction drug as a possible treatment for vascular dementia.

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Erectile Dysfunction Drug to Be Tested as Dementia Treatment

The ADDF and the Alzheimer's Society UK announced new funding to explore the possibility of using tadalafil, a commonly prescribed drug which treats erectile dysfunction, as the next treatment for dementia.