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Alzheimer's disease
A progressively worsening brain disorder that affects memory. Symptoms usually begin with increasing forgetfulness and confusion and can progress to the inability to complete simple daily tasks.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Young adult 19-40 | Rare | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common |
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