At first AD destroys neurons (nerve cells) in parts of the brain that control memory, including the hippocampus, which is a structure deep in the deep that controls short-term memory.
What happens when you don't treat Alzheimers disease
There is no cure for Alzheimers
An alzheimers test can be a timely process. This website will help you: http://www.ynhh.org/neuroscience/alzheimers-dementia.aspx?gclid=CKPBrY2s_akCFQ2A5QodSiLZ1Q
There are several alzheimers care centers in Augusta. They offer complete services to care for alzheimers patients, with good reviews from family and friends.
You can check out the Alzheimers Association for information or talk with your Grandmothers doctor. Alzheimers Association would have a check list of questions that you can use to talk with her doctor.
Ronald Reagan was 83 years old when he got Alzheimers.
Mainly, Alzheimers can affect the mental health of the patient. Since one of its most common sign in forgetfulness, the patient may forget even the daily activities one usually knows how to do like eating or bathing. Thus, when this happens, the body also suffers.
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I doubt it. It sure can make you feel like you've got alzheimers if you take a lot. LOL
There is currently no treatment to cure alzheimers. There are drugs that may help with a few of the symptoms but won't cure it.
Alzheimers is a type of dementia so you can not really compare the two.However alzheimers is a very agressive disease so therefore i would consider it to be the worst of the two.