ALZHEIMER´S
WHAT IS ALHEIMER´S Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior Alzheimer's worsens over time Alzheimer's is not a normal part of aging Alzheimer's has no current cure, but treatments for symptoms are available and research continues
Signs and symptoms Challenges in planning or solving problems Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure Confusion with time or place Decreased or poor judgment Withdrawal from work or social activities Changes in mood and personality
myths Memory loss is a natural part of aging. Alzheimer’s disease is not fatal Only older people can get Alzheimer's Drinking out of aluminum cans or cooking in aluminum pots and pans can lead to Alzheimer’s disease.
RISK FACTORS Age Family history Genetics (heredity)