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Alzheimer's Disease
Understanding Alzheimer's In 1906 Dr. Alois Alzheimer was
first to describe Alzheimer's illness. Since then millions of people have
been diagnosed with the disease.
What Is Alzhemer’s A progressive, degenerative illness
that attacks the brain and results in impaired memory, thinking and behavior.
What Are the Warning Signs?
Memory loss that affects job skills Difficulty performing familiar tasks Problems with langiage Disorientation to time and place Poor or decreased judgment Problems with abstract thinking Misplacing things Changes in mood or behavior Changes in personality Loss of initiative
Does Alzheimer's Disease Occur in Younger Adults? Yes, though less frequently. The disaese can occur in people in
their 30s, 40s and 50s. Most people diagnosed are older
than 65. The form of the illness that strikes
younger people accounts for less than 10 percent of all reported cases.
Does Alzheimer's Illness Run in Families? Evidence is not clear Cases where several members of
a single family have been diagnosed is rare
What Causes Alzheimer's? Scientists are still not certain. Age and family history have been
identified as potential risk factors. Researchers are exploring the role
of genetics.