Alzheimer’s. What is it? Type of dementia Progressive brain disease Effects memory, thinking and behavior problems.

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Alzheimer’s

What is it? Type of dementia Progressive brain disease Effects memory, thinking and behavior problems

Causes Exact cause is unknown - Possibly: Genetic makeup Serious head injuries Brain inflammation Age Environmental factors

Signs/Symptoms Memory Loss Poor Judgment Making Amnesia Mood/Personality Changes Misplacing Things Withdrawal from Social Activities

Treatment No cure Meds slow down

Prognosis Life expectancy depends: -Overall Health -Age After Diagnosis average 8-10 years.

(2011). About Alzheimer’s: Research. Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. Retrieved from esearch.html esearch.html

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