Alzheimer's Information
"Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that
occurs gradually and results in memory loss, unusual behavior, personality changes, and a decline in thinking abilities. These losses are related to the death of brain cells and the breakdown of the connection between them. The
course of this disease varies from person to person, as does the rate of decline. On average, AD patients live 8 to 10 years after they are diagnosed;
however, the disease can last for up to 20 years."
(Progress report on Alzheimer's Disease '98: NIH PUB # 99-3616)
Ten Warning Signs
memory loss affecting job performance
problems with language
poor or decreased judgment
misplacing things
changes in personality
difficulty performing familiar tasks
disorientation of time and place
problems with abstract thinking
changes in mood or behavior
loss of initiative
If you suspect that you have a memory loss illness or are experiencing these warning signs, call you doctor. There are over 100 diseases that can cause these symptoms, many are treatable.
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