Alzheimer Disease Articles
International Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies in all areas of Alzheimer's disease. International Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease maintains an Editorial Board of practicing researchers from around the world, to ensure manuscripts are handled by editors who are experts in the field of study. International Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease maintains an Editorial Board of practicing researchers from around the world, to ensure manuscripts are handled by editors who are experts in the field of study.
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia among older people.
Dementia is a
brain disorder that seriously affects a person's ability to carry out daily activities.
AD begins slowly. It first involves the parts of the
brain that control thought,
memory and language. People with AD may have trouble remembering things that happened recently or names of people they know. A related problem, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), causes more
memory problems than normal for people of the same age. Many, but not all, people with MCI will develop AD. In AD, over time, symptoms get worse. People may not recognize family members. They may have trouble speaking, reading or writing. They may forget how to brush their teeth or comb their hair. Later on, they may become anxious or aggressive, or wander away from home. Eventually, they need total care. This can cause great
stress for family members who must care for them.
AD usually begins after age 60. The risk goes up as you get older. Your risk is also higher if a family member has had the disease. No treatment can stop the disease. However, some
drugs may help keep symptoms from getting worse for a limited time.
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