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Alzheimer's Disease

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1. What is Alzheimer's disease?

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia among older people. It involves parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. Alzheimer's damages a person's ability to reason, remember, speak, perform simple calculations, and carry out routine tasks.

What Is Alzheimer's Disease?

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