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Uninsurable Health Risks
- Alzheimer's Disease Also known as: Alzheimer disease or simply Alzheimer's |
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of
dementia among older people. Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects
a person's ability to carry out daily activities. AD begins slowly. Each individual experiences the symptoms of AD in unique ways. It first involves the parts of the brain that control thought, memory and language. People with AD may have trouble remembering things that happened recently or names of people they know. Over time, symptoms get worse. People may not recognize family members or have trouble speaking, reading or writing. They may forget how to brush their teeth or comb their hair. Later on, they may become anxious or aggressive, or wander away from home. Eventually, they need total care. AD usually begins after age 60. The risk goes up as you get older. Your risk is also higher if a family member has had the disease. AD is named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer, a German doctor who first diagnosed the illness in 1906. Back to Uninsurable Health Risks |
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