More than five million Americans live with dementia, and two-thirds of them have Alzheimer's disease, which is a branch of dementia.
Alzheimer's is more common in women (more than half the cases) than men.
Although most dementias strike later in life, Alzheimer's can hit in the 40s as a slow, steady loss of brain cells.
As the disease progresses, patients lose control of their bladders and bowels, and develop severe mood swings. They live about 4-6 years after diagnosis.
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Diagnosing the Brain's Decline
A neurologist diagnoses Alzheimer's through memory tests that confirm dementia and by ruling out other causes, such as strokes and tumors.
References
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