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Institute on Aging — Los científicos aún no entienden del todo lo qué causa la enfermedad de Alzheimer. Es probable que no haya una sola causa, sino varios factores que afectan a cada persona de forma diferente. La edad es el factor de riesgo más conocido. El número ...More…
How is AD treated?

Institute on Aging — AD is a complex disease, and no single "magic bullet" is likely to prevent or cure it. That's why current treatments focus on several different issues, including helping people maintain mental function; managing behavioral symptoms; and ...More…
What are the symptoms of AD?

Institute on Aging — The course of AD is not the same in every person with the disease, but symptoms seem to develop over the same general stages. Memory problems are one of the first signs of AD. Some people with mild AD have a condition called amnestic mild ...More…
How is AD diagnosed?

Institute on Aging — The only definite way to diagnose AD is with an autopsy, which is an examination of the body done after a person dies. However, doctors can determine fairly accurately whether a person who is having memory problems has "possible AD" (the ...More…
What causes AD?

Institute on Aging — Scientists don't yet fully understand what causes AD, but it is clear that it develops because of a complex series of events that take place in the brain over a long period of time. It is likely that the causes include genetic, environmental, and ...More…
General Information

Institute on Aging — Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks of daily living. In most people with AD, symptoms first appear ...More…
Temas Generales de Seguridad

Institute on Aging — Cuidar de un paciente con la enfermedad de Alzheimer (AD por sus siglas en inglés) es un reto para cada uno de los que cuidan de estas personas, ya que necesitan tener paciencia, creatividad y mucho conocimiento sobre la enfermedad. Esperamos que ...More…
NEW FACT SHEETS!

Institute on Aging — Summarizes recent findings from AD research conducted or supported by NIA and NIH. The Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center Web site will help you find current, comprehensive Alzheimer's disease (AD) information and resources ...More…
What Are the Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease?

National Institutes of Health — Alzheimer's disease begins slowly. At first, the only symptom may be mild forgetfulness. People with Alzheimer's may have trouble remembering recent events, activities, or the names of familiar people or things. Simple math problems may become ...More…
Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease

News in Health — Detecting Alzheimer's Disease, January 2006 issue of The NIH News in Health - Consumer Information Based on Research from the National Institutes of Health Do you ever forget where you put your car keys or what you were supposed to pick up at the ...More…
Alzheimer's Disease

NINDS — Alzheimer's Disease Information Page Publications Organizations News Research literature Clinical Trials Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an age-related, non-reversible brain disorder that develops over a period of years. Initially, people experience . ...More…
Forgetfulness: It's Not Always What You Think

National Institute of Aging — Many older people worry about becoming more forgetful. They think forgetfulness is the first sign of Alzheimer's disease (AD). In the past, memory loss and confusion were considered a normal part of aging. However, scientists now know that most ...More…

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