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   What causes Alzheimer's disease?

   • The exact causes of Alzheimer's disease aren't fully understood. But at a basic level, brain proteins fail to function as usual. This disrupts the work of brain cells, also called neurons, and triggers a series of events. The neurons become damaged and lose connections to each other. They eventually die.

   Alzheimer's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   What causes early onset Alzheimer's disease?

   • Early-onset Alzheimer's disease occurs between a person's 30s to mid-60s and represents less than 10 percent of all people with Alzheimer's. Some cases are caused by an inherited change in one of three genes. For other cases, research shows that other genetic components are involved.

   What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? | National Institute on Aging

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   What causes a person to die from Alzheimer's disease?

   • Common causes of death include: Pneumonia. Malnutrition and dehydration. Other infections. Alzheimer’s disease is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. How do I care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease?

   Alzheimer’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Stages

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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.

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   How does Alzheimer's disease affect the brain? Read how genetics, environment, and lifestyle play a role in developing early- or late-onset Alzheimer’s.

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   Dec 10, 2022 · Alzheimer’s disease causes a decline in memory, thinking, learning and organizing skills over time. It’s the most common cause of dementia and usually affects people over the age of 65. There’s no cure for Alzheimer’s, but certain medications and therapies can help manage symptoms temporarily.

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   Researchers believe there is not one cause of Alzheimer's, but multiple factors such as genetics, lifestyle and environment. Learn about the risk factors. Get information and resources for Alzheimer's and other dementias from the Alzheimer's Association.

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   On this page: How does Alzheimer's disease affect the brain? Signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Stages of Alzheimer's disease. What causes Alzheimer’s disease? How is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed? How is Alzheimer’s disease treated? Support for families and Alzheimer's disease caregivers.

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   Research. Changes in the brain. Understanding Alzheimer's and dementia. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases.

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   Apr 1, 2024 · The causes of Alzheimer’s disease are not yet fully understood, but probably include a combination of: Age-related changes in the brain, like shrinking, inflammation, blood vessel damage, and breakdown of energy within cells, which may harm neurons and affect other brain cells.