Alzheimer's at old age

 

Alzheimer's disease is a common form of dementia that affects memory and thinking. In late-stage Alzheimer's, many brain cells die, which can lead to memory loss and cognitive problems. However there are treatments available to slow down or even stop the progression of this disease.

Alzheimer is a major cause of worrying for many. With the increase in life expectancy and the ageing population, it is important to understand what Alzheimer's is and how it affects you.

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that affects memory, thinking ability, personality and behavior. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia (age-related mental decline), affecting over 5 million Americans—from 50-year-olds to seniors 100+. The incidence of Alzheimer’s has more than doubled in recent decades, with the greatest increase seen over the past 15 years.

Alzheimer's at old age is a prolonged decline in intellectual and brain functions that leads to severe mental decline. Alzheimer's is a progressive degenerative disease, which means that as the brain cells die off, there are fewer and fewer to take over their jobs. Symptoms include memory loss and an inability to focus mentally or physically. Numerous studies link Alzheimer's with other less common psychiatric conditions such as depression and schizophrenia but not with aging alone.