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shared by Kyarra B on 09 Dec 10 - Cached

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia among older people. Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person's ability to carry out daily activities.
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slowly
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involves the parts of the brain that control thought, memory and language.
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People may not recognize family members or have trouble speaking, reading or writing
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symptoms get worse
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brush their teeth or comb their hair
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Later on, they may become anxious or aggressive, or wander away from home. Eventually, they need total care. This can cause great stress for family members who must care for them. AD usually begins after age 60. The risk goes up as you get older. Your risk is also higher if a family member has had the disease. No treatment can stop the disease. However, some drugs may help keep symptoms from getting worse for a limited time.
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