Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

DESCRIPTION

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia – a continuous decline in thinking, behavioral and social skills that affects a person’s ability to function independently

Symptoms –

Mental decline

Difficulty thinking

Understanding

Confusion

Difficulty concentrating

Risk factors –

Older age

Family history

Down’s syndrome

Head injuries

Cardiovascular disease

Diagnosis and test –

Physical and neurological exam

Blood test

Brain imaging

Treatment –

Medications

Self-care