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Alzheimer's Disease
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What is Alzheimer's Disease?
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Degenerative and irreversible condition of the brain, with an unknown cause. It is the most common form of dementia, typically starting at age 65 or older, although early-onset Alzheimer's does occur. Initially, the person has short-term memory loss. As the disease progresses, there is increasing confusion, accompanied by the loss of long-term memory, language, and body functions. There is no cure.
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