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   Is Alzheimer's a brain disease?

   • Learn about Alzheimer's, a brain disease that causes memory loss and other cognitive impairment. It's the most common cause of dementia in older adults.

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   What is the Alzheimer's Association?

   • The Alzheimer's Association is the trusted resource for reliable information, education, referral and support to millions of people affected by the disease. Many people have trouble with memory — this does NOT mean they have Alzheimer's. There are many different causes of memory loss.

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   What causes Alzheimer's disease?

   • In less than 1% of cases, Alzheimer's is caused by specific genetic changes that almost guarantee a person will develop the disease. In these cases, the disease usually begins in middle age. The development of the disease begins years before the first symptoms. The damage most often starts in the region of the brain that controls memory.

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   Feb 13, 2024 · Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that causes memory loss, thinking problems and personality changes. It is the most common cause of dementia and has no cure. Learn about the signs, stages and treatments of Alzheimer's disease from Mayo Clinic.

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   Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that destroys memory and thinking skills and affects millions of Americans. Learn about the signs, causes, and current treatments of this disease from the National Institute on Aging.

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   Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of cases. It progresses in stages, with symptoms worsening over time. It has no cure, but treatments can slow its progression and improve quality of life. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, research and prevention of Alzheimer's disease.

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   Alzheimer's disease is a brain condition that causes a progressive decline in memory, thinking, learning and organizing skills. It’s the most common cause of dementia and usually affects people over the age of 65. Learn about the signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and stages of Alzheimer's disease.

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   Apr 1, 2024 · Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. People with Alzheimer’s also experience changes in behavior and personality. More than 6 million Americans, many of them age 65 and older, are estimated to have Alzheimer’s disease.

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   Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Learn about the causes, risk factors, warning signs, diagnosis, and management of Alzheimer's disease from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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   Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. In most people with Alzheimer’s, symptoms first appear later in life. Estimates vary, but experts suggest that more than 6 million Americans, most of them age 65 or older, may have Alzheimer’s.