Alzheimer's Disease: Alzheimer's disease (AZ) is the most common cause of dementia in industrialized nations. The symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are sublte at the beginning, and over time symptoms such as:
- slow or worsening memory loss,
- trouble remembering events or activities,
- difficulty doing familiar tasks, and
- difficulties finding the right words for familiar things.
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- Alzheimer's Caregivers May Be at Risk for Dementia
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