Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. It is a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. It is not a normal part of aging. Learn more about the disease, and get news, tips, and resources for caregivers and health care professionals.

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July 30, 2020

A shift in brain glucose metabolism may help explain women’s increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease

July 23, 2020

Shape and cell type matter for the spread of tau tangles in mouse brain

July 16, 2020

People with Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s show similar changes in metabolic processes as people with late stage disease

July 07, 2020

Visual impairment in older women linked to increased risk of dementia

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