Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Introduction

At a Glance

Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative disease of the brain that causes progressive and irreversible memory loss in its sufferers.  The disease slowly attacks the nerve cells in all parts of the cortex of the brain and some surrounding structures.  This degeneration cannot be recovered; however, some medications can slow the process.

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What is Alzheimer's Disease?

Alzheimer's is a degenerative disease of the brain for which there is no cure. The disease slowly attacks the nerve cells of…

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Risk Factors

Alzheimer's disease is the seventh leading cause of death in American adults and affects an estimated 4.5 million Americans and 8 million more people world wide. …

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Symptoms

Early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are often dismissed as normal signs of aging.  Symptoms distinct to Alzheimer's are forgetfulness of recent events, loss of…

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Hot Topics

One question I am frequently asked is "What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease?" On one level, the answer to this question is relatively easy and straightforward. Compare the definitions of dementia and…