Alzheimers, the most common form of dementia, affects 4.5 million Americans. According to the American Academy of Neurology, 10% of people older than age 65 and nearly 50% of people older than 85 suffer from Alzheimers disease.
Although Alzheimers disease is irreversible, memory impairment resulting from other causes, such as depression or thyroid problems, can be improved with treatment. As for Alzheimers, even though there is still no cure, the outlook for people with the condition has improved dramatically in the last decade. You'll find the latest news on Alzheimers Disease here, direct from America's #! Best Hospital.
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