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Alzheimer’s

What is it?

• Type of dementia

• Progressive brain disease

• Effects memory, thinking and behavior problems

Causes

• Exact cause is unknown

- Possibly:Genetic makeup Serious head injuries Brain inflammation AgeEnvironmental factors

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Signs/Symptoms

• Memory Loss• Poor Judgment Making• Amnesia• Mood/Personality Changes• Misplacing Things• Withdrawal from Social Activities

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Treatment

• No cure

• Meds slow down

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Prognosis

• Life expectancy depends:

-Overall Health-Age

After Diagnosis average 8-10 years.

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