- Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive condition that destroys a person’s memory and other important mental (and eventually physical) functions.
- Alzheimer’s progresses through five stages, and the first one doesn’t cause any symptoms at all.
- Normal forgetfulness is a thing, and it’s very different from Alzheimer’s-related memory loss.
- Alzheimer’s affects millions of people in the United States, causing over 110,000 deaths each year.
- Doctors aren’t totally sure what causes Alzheimer’s disease, but brain changes are definitely involved.
- There’s also a genetic component for some people, especially those with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
- Experts have pinpointed certain risk factors that increase your odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
- Experts have pinpointed certain risk factors that increase your odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
- There’s no proven way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, but certain lifestyle factors could reduce your risk.
- There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but there are treatment options to help with symptoms.
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