Alzheimer's and Dementia

Dementia is a general term for loss of memory and other mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is caused by physical changes in the brain.  Alzheimer's  disease is the most common type of dementia. 

 

 What is Alzheimer's

10 warning signs of Alzheimer's  

• Memory Loss
• Difficulty performing familiar tasks
• Problems with language
• Disorientation to time and place
• Poor or decreased judgement
• Problems with abstract thinking
• Misplacing things
• Changes in mood or behavior
• Changes in personality
• Loss of initiative

      Inside the Brain

     An Interactive Tour

What happens in the brain of a person with Alzheimer’s disease?                                                                                         This tour explains how the brain works and how Alzheimer's affects it.

 Source:  Alzheimer's Association website

More Information 

American Diabetes Association



National Institute on Aging

Centers fo Disease Control and Prevention

CDC- Stroke

CDC- Heart Disease

Department of Human Services

Oregon Health Authority



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