Alzheimer Disease
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Alzheimer Disease, Textbook p. 559 and NIA: https://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/publication/alzheimers-disease-fact-sheet
Before her death, my aunt started showing serious signs of memory loss. She forgot people, places and even her name. She could not go anywhere alone and had to stop working. She was later diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. According to the National Institute in Aging (NIA), Alzheimer’s is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. It eventually leads to inability to perform even the simplest of tasks. It is named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer.
The symptoms of Alzheimer first appear in the mid sixty for most people (NIA). It is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. It is the leading cause of dementia among older adults (NIA). The cognitive functions make the person unable to perform even the simple daily activities.