Dr. Alois Alzheimer identified the disease in 1906. He described the two hallmarks of the disease: “plaques,” which are numerous tiny, dense deposits scattered throughout the brain that become toxic to brain cells at excessive levels, and “tangles,” which interfere with vital processes, eventually choking off the living cells. When brain cells degenerate and die, the brain markedly shrinks in some regions.

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Risk factors are characteristics of the person, lifestyle, environment, and genetic background that contribute to the likelihood of getting a disease. Risk factors on their own are not causes of a disease. Risk factors represent an increased chance, but not a certainty, that Alzheimer’s disease will develop. Similarly, having little or no exposure to known risk factors does not necessarily protect a person from developing the disease.

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When you, or someone close to you, feel confused, agitated or forgetful, it’s important to see a doctor.
These symptoms may indicate dementia. If they are, early diagnosis means that you can get support and information, treatments that may slow the progression of the disease, and you

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There are several medications that can help with symptoms such as memory decline, changes in language, thinking abilities and motor skills. Although there is still no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, those who respond to these treatments can experience improvements in their quality of life for several years.