Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease is a brain illness marked by declining mental ability. Although symptoms may vary, the first problem many people notice is forgetfulness and difficulty doing everyday activities. As the disease progresses, other symptoms can include:
- Confusion
- Trouble with organizing and expressing thoughts
- Misplacing things
- Difficulty recognizing familiar people
- An inability to feed oneself
- Getting lost in familiar places
- Changes in personality and behavior
In its advanced stage, Alzheimer’s Disease causes a complete loss of:
- Speech
- Memory
- Muscle control
- Bladder control
- Bowel control
While Alzheimer’s Disease is caused by loss of or damage to brain cells, it is unknown why this happens. Risks include family history of the disease and age. Signs of the disease usually appear in middle-aged or older adults.
Treating Alzheimer’s Disease
Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s Disease. But treatments for symptoms, combined with the right services and support, can make life better for the millions of Americans living with Alzheimer’s.
Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease
There are no known ways to prevent Alzheimer’s Disease.