| What
is Alzheimer's disease?
Alzheimer’s (AHLZ-high-merz)
disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually
destroys a person’s memory and ability to learn,
reason, make judgments, communicate and carry out daily
activities. As Alzheimer’s progresses, individuals
may also experience changes in personality and behavior,
such as anxiety, suspiciousness or agitation, as well
as delusions or hallucinations. |