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Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease and the most common form of dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease. It's an overall term that describes a group of symptoms.
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Researchers believe there is not a single cause of Alzheimer's disease. It likely develops from multiple factors, such as genetics, lifestyle and environment.
Dementia is an overall term that describes a group of symptoms associated with a decline in memory and thinking skills.
Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.
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Alzheimer's disease typically progresses slowly in three general stages.
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While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s or a way to slow its progression, there are treatments that may help symptoms.
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