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In 1906 this German physician specifically identified a collection of brain cell abnormalities as a disease after one of his patients died after years of severe memory problems, confusion and difficulty understanding questions?
who is Dr. Alois Alzheimer
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an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually even the ability to carry out the simplest tasks of daily living
What is Alzheimer's disease
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at the earliest possible stage; this gives the patient and family time to plan for the future needs and care of the patient. This also allows the patient to start using some medicines that are only useful in the earlier stages of Alzheimer's.
when should one become worried about the disease
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It was discovered relatively recently and its cause is somewhat unknown
Why is there no cure for the disease
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Alzheimer's disease cannot be definitely diagnosed until after death, when the brain can be closely examined for certain microscopic changes caused by the disease. However, through thorough testing and a "process of elimination," doctors today can diagnose what they refer to as probable Alzheimer's disease with almost 90% accuracy.
how is the disease diagnosed