Alzheimer's Disease
In 1906, a German Physician by the name of Dr. Alois Alzheimer's first noticed signs of a mental disorder which has come to be known as Alzheimer's disease (AD). AD is a progressive brain disorder that involves the parts of the brain that control thoughts, memories, and language. It also affects a person's ability to learn reason, make proper judgments, and even carry out daily activities. Although AD is becoming more and more common among older individuals it is not a normal part of aging. Alzheimer's disease affects ten percent of men and women between the ages of 65 and 74 and fifty percent of all individuals 85 and older. Although the disease varies from person to person, a person with AD can live on average eight to ten years after diagnosis. To date AD effects approximately 4.5 million Americans and is estimated to exceed 13 million by the year 2050.

Through the year's scientist have, however, been able to classify Alzheimer's into three basic stages.......

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Title: Alzheimer's Disease
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