Try asking your doctor for your options regarding your grandfather and getting him tested to see how his memory is doing. Alzheimer's tests can probably be done on the spot.
Alzheimer
Afraid not. At present, the cognitive loss in Alzheimer disease is irreversible.
memory degeneration
Alzheimer's
ALZ is the abbreviation for Alzheimer's disease, a disease that starts with memory loss. Alzheimer's disease is a form of dementia that gradually gets worse over time, affecting memory, thinking, and behavior.
This disease is a form of Alzheimer's. It occurs in old age and the elderly that are affected by it slowly lose their memory. Check out the wikipedia page on it.
Amnesia, but Dementia and Alzheimer's also cause loss of memory.
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No there isnt. That is called Alzheimer
In Alzheimer's the part of the brain which is concerned with memory degenerates whereas in HD, the individual loses control over his movements and may not necessarily lose his memory.
Yes, Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that causes memory loss and cognitive decline. It affects the brain's ability to communicate effectively, leading to memory problems, difficulty with reasoning, and eventually loss of ability to carry out daily tasks.
it begins as a disease of memory because the disease destroys brain cells and that makes you loose your memory.