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Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, brain disorder that causes a slow and permanent decline in memory, language skills, perception of time and space, and, eventually the ability to care for oneself (Encarta, 1). Alzheimer's is the most common from of dementia. Dementia is the impairment of memory and other mental powers due to a disease. It is also the fourth leading cause of death among older adults (Do You Need).
According to the Alzheimer's Association, about four million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's affects about ten percent of the people over 65. At the age of 85 there are about 50 percent of people who suffer from Alzheimer's disease. However, Alzheimer's can affect people in there 40s and 50s, also (Do You Need). The rate of progression of this disease from the start of the symptoms until death is from three to twenty years. The average amount of years is eight. The cost of diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care from......

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