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   How does Alzheimer's disease affect a person?

   • Alzheimer's disease causes a decline in the ability to make sensible decisions and judgments in everyday situations. For example, a person may make poor choices in social settings or wear clothes for the wrong type of weather. It may become harder for someone to respond to everyday problems.

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   How does Alzheimer's affect a person's mental health?

   • As a person with Alzheimer's becomes upset, the ability to think clearly declines even more. Caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease is physically and emotionally demanding. Feelings of anger, guilt, stress, worry, grief and social isolation are common. Caregiving can even take a toll on the caregiver's physical health.

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   How does age affect Alzheimer's disease?

   • Symptoms of the disease can first appear after age 60, and the risk increases with age. Conditions such as where people are born, live, work and play can have a profound effect on a person’s health, including their risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. What do we know about Alzheimer’s Disease?

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › alzheimers-Alzheimer's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 13, 2024 · Alzheimer's disease causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to eventually die. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia — a gradual decline in memory, thinking, behavior and social skills. These changes affect a person's ability to function.

3. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesComprehensive Review on Alzheimer’s Disease: Causes and ...

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   Dec 8, 2020 · Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a disorder that causes degeneration of the cells in the brain and it is the main cause of dementia, which is characterized by a decline in thinking and independence in personal daily activities.

   • Author: Zeinab Breijyeh, Rafik Karaman
   • DOI: 10.3390/molecules25245789

   • Publish Year: 2020
   • Publication: Molecules. 2020 Dec; 25(24): 5789.

4. www.alz.org › alzheimers-dementia › facts-figuresAlzheimer's Facts and Figures Report | Alzheimer's Association

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   Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures (PDF), an annual report released by the Alzheimer's Association, reveals the burden of Alzheimer's and dementia on individuals, caregivers, government and the nation's health care system.

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   Mar 10, 2020 · This article describes the public health impact of Alzheimer's disease (AD), including incidence and prevalence, mortality and morbidity, use and costs of care, and the overall impact on caregivers and society.

6. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK499922Alzheimer Disease - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Nov 8, 2019 · The incidence of Alzheimer's disease doubles every 5 years after age 65. Age-specific incidence rates significantly increase from less than 1% yearly before 65 to 6% per year after 85. Prevalence rates increase from 10% after the age of 65 to 40% after 85.

7. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › alzheimerHow Alzheimer's medicines help manage symptoms - Mayo Clinic

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   Apr 11, 2024 · Alzheimer's disease gradually damages and destroys nerve cells in the brain. This results in a decline in memory, reasoning and other thinking skills. Medicines that treat symptoms do not stop the loss of nerve cells. Instead, they're designed to help healthy nerve cells work as well as possible even though cells will continue to be lost.

   • The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two types of drugs specifically to treat symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. 1. Cholinesterase inh...
   • One way Alzheimer's disease harms the brain is by decreasing levels of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) that's important for alertness, memory,...
   • Memantine (Namenda) is approved by the FDA for treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. It works by regulating the activity of glutamat...
   • Because Alzheimer's is a progressive disease, your symptoms and care plan will change over time. If you're taking an Alzheimer's drug, ongoing revi...

8. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › alzheimerAlzheimer's disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 13, 2024 · An important part of diagnosing Alzheimer's disease includes being able to explain your symptoms. Input from a close family member or friend about your symptoms and their impact on your daily life helps. Tests of memory and thinking skills also help diagnose Alzheimer's disease.