Dementia affects 7% of the general population older than 65 years and that incidence increases with age to 30% of those age 80 years and older. Autopsy results in the United States estimate that LBD accounts for 10-20% of dementia cases
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, or loss of intellectual function, among people aged 65 and older.
about one in every 85 people will get alzheimers
In 2006, 26.6 million people worldwide had Alzheimer's disease. The number is expected to double by year 2050.
I forgot
People with alzheimers forget peoples names, where they are, and what they are doing.
alzheimers
alzheimers, parkinsons, huntingtons
There is no cure for Alzheimers
Cancer MS Aspergers Sydrome Alzheimers
yes, it has been found in many scientific study's!
An alzheimers test can be a timely process. This website will help you: http://www.ynhh.org/neuroscience/alzheimers-dementia.aspx?gclid=CKPBrY2s_akCFQ2A5QodSiLZ1Q
They don't usually people with alzheimers have to have a full time person to take care of them
There are several alzheimers care centers in Augusta. They offer complete services to care for alzheimers patients, with good reviews from family and friends.
You can check out the Alzheimers Association for information or talk with your Grandmothers doctor. Alzheimers Association would have a check list of questions that you can use to talk with her doctor.
Ronald Reagan was 83 years old when he got Alzheimers.