[The French network multicenter study. Predictive factors of hospitalization and management of Alzheimer's disease patients (REAL.FR)].

We present in this article the REAL.FR research program on Alzheimer disease (AD) and its management. This is a French multicenter prospective study whose objectives are to study the natural history of AD and the modalities of its management.

The REAL.FR research program on Alzheimer's disease and its management: methods and preliminary results.

We present here a descriptive analysis of data on inclusion of 579 Alzheimer Disease (AD) patients in the REAL.FR study. This is a French multicenter prospective study whose objectives are to study the natural history of AD and the modalities of its management.

A nutritional education program could prevent weight loss and slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease.

Background: Weight loss is a common problem in patients with Alzheimer's Disease (AD). It is a predictive factor of mortality and it decreases patients' and caregivers' quality of life.

Objective: To determine if a nutritional education program can prevent weight loss in AD patients.