Few diseases scare us as much as Alzheimer's does. Alzheimer's disease
robs the victim of memory and thinking, and the sense of self, leaving behind
a shell of a body. The world is poised on the brink of an epidemic of Alzheimers
as many countries face an aging population.
Alzheimers is a very serious brain disease that attacks the parts of the brain responsible for the creation of memory and for thinking. As the disease progresses, more and more parts of the brain become affected. The patient loses the ability to live independently, and the sense of self and identity disappears. Eventually the patient dies.
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How
do you know if that forgetfulness you’ve had is an early sign of Alzheimer’s
disease, or just normal aging? You may forget the occasional name or sometimes
have trouble thinking of the right word to use. Maybe you walk into another
room and wonder what you were looking for. Is it Alzheimer’s, aging, or
just plain being distracted, doing one thing while you’re thinking of another?
There are signs to look out for, signs that tell you it’s time to get to
the specialist and get checked out. Treatments for Alzheimer’s disease work
best in the early stages so it’s vitally important to get an early diagnosis.
An early diagnosis and early treatment can give you more years of normal
functioning, and save you and your family tens or even hundreds of thousands
of dollars.
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