Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disorder that causes brain cells to degenerate and die. It is the most common cause of dementia — a continuous decline in thinking, behavioral and social skills that disrupts a person's ability to function independently.

The early signs of the disease may be forgetting recent events or conversations. As the disease progresses, a person with Alzheimer's disease will develop severe memory impairment and other cognitive disabilities.