Alzheimer's Disease

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This paper explains that Alzheimer's is a degenerative disease of the brain that results in memory loss, impaired thinking, difficulty finding the right word when speaking, and personality changes. It explains that it is found predominantly in the elderly population and discusses specific characteristics, symptoms, and treatments. Focus is placed on different treatment options available.

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"Alzheimer's illness is common in the elderly population. Studies (Knopman, Boeve, & Petersen, 2003) reveal that over three million people living within the United States have been diagnosed with the disease. As a person ages, the condition worsens and usually people having Alzheimer's also have a long life expectancy. Except for advancing age, a family history of Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease, there is no evidence to support that environmental or health-behavioral factors strikingly increase a person's risk. There continues to be ongoing arguments that the onset of the disease may be a result of low education, head injury, and being of the female sex."

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