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Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease damages the brain and causes a steady loss of memory and of how well you can speak, think, and do your daily activities. It gets worse over time, but how quickly this happens varies. There are medicines that may slow down the symptoms for a while and make the disease easier to live with.

Current as of: July 31, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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