The early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (AD) may be overlooked because they resemble signs of natural aging. However, extreme memory loss or other cognitive changes that disrupt normal life are not typical signs of aging.
Older adults who begin to notice a persistent mild memory loss of recent events may have a condition called mild cognitive impairment (MCI). MCI may be be a sign of early-stage Alzheimer's in older people. Studies suggest that older individuals who experience such...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Senile dementia - Alzheimer's type (SDAT); SDATPreventionAlthough there is no proven way to prevent AD, there are some practices that may be worth... Read more »
Research continues to show that these family members spend more time on care and are more stressed than relatives of those with other illnesses. A... Read more »