| "Alzheimer's disease is the 2nd most feared disease in America after cancer." (Harris Interactive, 2006)
What is Alzheimer's disease? Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia among older people. It is marked by progressive and, at present, irreversible declines in certain cognitive functions. These impairments may include declines in memory, time and space orientation, abstract thinking, the ability to learn and carry out mathematical calculations, language and communication skills, and the performance of routine tasks. http://nihseniorhealth.gov/alzheimersdisease/faq/faq1a.html
What is dementia? Dementia is a group of symptoms characterized by a decline in intellectual functioning severe enough to interfere with a person's normal daily activities and social relationships. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia in older persons. http://nihseniorhealth.gov/alzheimersdisease/faq/faq2a.html
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