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Causes, treatment and cost:

The cause of Alzheimer's disease is currently unknown. Some suspected causes include diseased genes or a genetic predisposition, abnormal protein build-up in the brain and environmental toxins.

Although no cure for Alzheimer's disease is presently available, good planning and management can ease the burdens on the patient and family.

10 Warning Signs You Should Know
Recent Memory Loss That Affects Job/Life Skills or daily activities
Difficulty Performing Familiar Tasks
Problems With Language
Disorientation of Time and Place
Poor or Decreased Judgment
Problems with Abstract Thinking
Misplacing Things
Changes in Mood or Behavior
Changes in Personality
Loss of Initiative

If you selected one or more of the above topics, please contact your physician for more information.


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