Alzheimer's Disease - Definition



Alzheimer's (pronounced ALTS-hih-merz) disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia (pronounced dih-MEN-sha). Dementia is a disease of the nervous system characterized by loss of certain mental abilities. This loss is severe enough to interfere with normal activities and lasts at least six months. AD is not present at birth but usually develops during old age. It is marked by a decline in mental functions such as memory, reasoning, and the ability to plan.

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