Article: Mind-robbing Alzheimer
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Mind-robbing Alzheimer
What is Alzheimer?
The gray-haired old lady cannot wait to leave the building to search for her dad. Unless watched, she will walk the streets in an effort to locate her father, who died 30 years ago. Yes, she is afflicted with Alzheimer's disease, a condition so debilitating, it robs a patient not only of memory, sight and mobility, but even personality.
Alzheimer's disease is a physical illness that causes changes in the brain. It is a form of dementia. Dementia affects a person's memory, mood, and behavior.
Alzheimer's disease usually affects people over 65. A person with this disease has trouble remembering, speaking, learning, making judgments, and planning. Some people feel restless and moody. It may take many years for Alzheimer's disease...
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