Definition
By Mayo Clinic staff
Alzheimer’s disease causes brain changes that gradually get worse. It’s the most common cause of dementia — a group of brain disorders that cause progressive loss of intellectual and social skills, severe enough to interfere with day-to-day life. In Alzheimer’s disease, brain cells degenerate and die, causing a steady decline in memory and mental function.
Current Alzheimer’s disease medications and management strategies can temporarily improve symptoms, maximize function and maintain independence. It’s also important to seek social services and tap into your support network to make life better. Research efforts aim to discover treatments that prevent Alzheimer’s or slow its progression.
Reprinted with permission of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. All rights reserved.
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