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Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet - National Institute on Aging
What is Alzheimer’s disease, what causes it, what are the symptoms, and how is it treated? Get answers to these questions and more in this NIA fact sheet.
Alzheimer's and dementia - National Institute on Aging
Alzheimer's and dementia Alzheimer’s disease is the mostly commonly diagnosed form of dementia in older adults. Learn more about the disease, including diagnosis and treatment, and find tips and resources for caregivers and people living with dementia. Related topics: Alzheimer’s causes and risk factors, Alzheimer’s symptoms and diagnosis, Alzheimer’s treatment, Alzheimer’s caregiving
What Is Alzheimer's Disease? - National Institute on Aging
Learn about Alzheimer's, a brain disease that causes memory loss and other cognitive impairment. It's the most common cause of dementia in older adults.
Hoja informativa sobre la enfermedad de Alzheimer | NIA
Aprenda sobre la enfermedad de Alzheimer, qué la causa, los síntomas y cómo se trata en esta hoja informativa del NIA.
Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Fact Sheet - National Institute on Aging
Genetic variations are one of several possible risk or protective factors for Alzheimer’s disease. Learn about genetic variations that are associated with Alzheimer’s, genetic testing, and research underway.
How Is Alzheimer's Disease Treated? - National Institute on Aging
Learn about prescription drugs to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and medicines to avoid or take with caution.
What Are the Signs of Alzheimer's Disease? - National Institute on Aging
Memory problems are typically one of the first signs of Alzheimer's disease. Learn about other common signs of mild, moderate, and severe Alzheimer's.
What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? - National Institute on Aging
How does Alzheimer's disease affect the brain? Read how genetics, environment, and lifestyle play a role in developing early- or late-onset Alzheimer’s.
阿兹海默病简明资料 - National Institute on Aging
Read a fact sheet about Alzheimer's disease in simplified Chinese.
10 Frequently Asked Questions About Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and is the most common form of dementia. In most people with Alzheimer’s, symptoms first appear later in life. People with Alzheimer’s gradually lose the ability to perform the simplest tasks, such as feeding themselves and bathing. Estimates suggest that more than 6 million Americans may have Alzheimer’s.
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