Alzheimer's disease: answering questions commonly asked by patients' families.

Once a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is made, the patient's family usually has a number of questions for the physician. These questions range from concerns about genetic aspects of the disease to specific caregiving issues. The primary care physician's role in treating Alzheimer's disease is focused on the family or caregiver and includes support and counseling. Providing answers to common questions is an important part of counseling.