Alzheimers disease
Alzheimer's
disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting both men and women.
It was first
noted by neurologist Alois Alzheimer as a physical
disease that affects the brain.
Alzheimer's is a
progressive disease that causes loss of memory and other intellectual abilities
that are serious enough to interfere with daily life. Gradually, over time,
more parts of the brain are damaged, causing the symptoms to become more
severe.
At present, the
exact cause or how to stop the progression of Alzheimer's disease is still
unknown.