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The Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
One year ago - By Active Beat
While memory loss may seem like a normal part of aging, Alzheimer's is far from normal. It is a serious and sometimes aggressive form of dementia that will eventually rob the patient of cognitive and physical abilities. Complications often arise that can even lead to death. According to the Alzheimer's Association , it accounts for 60 to 80-percent of all dementia cases.
While there are treatments that can slow down the progression , there's no cure for Alzheimer's, and it tends to follow a particular pattern from initial symptoms to the end result. If you're the patient, you may be aware...
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