Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in older people. A dementia is a medical condition that disrupts the way the brain works. AD causes changes in the brain tissue, such as abnormal deposits (called senile or neuritic plaques) and tangled bundles of nerve fibers (called neurofibrillary tangles).

The disease affects the parts of the brain that control thought, memory and language. Although the risk of getting the disease increases with age, it is not a normal part of aging. At present the cause of the disease is unknown and there is no cure.

Symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Include:

• Initial mild forgetfulness
• Confusion with names and simple mathematical problems
• Forgetfulness to do simple everyday tasks, i.e., brushing their teeth
• Problems speaking, understanding, reading and writing
• Behavioral and personality changes
• Aggressive, anxious or aimless behavior

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