What is the definition of alzheimer's?

definition of alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease: a progressive form of presenile dementia that is similar to senile dementia except that it usually starts in the 40s or 50s; first symptoms are impaired memory which is followed by impaired thought and speech and finally complete helplessness

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alzheimers

Noun 1. Alzheimer's - a progressive form of presenile dementia that is similar to senile dementia except that it usually starts in the 40s or 50s; first symptoms are impaired memory which is followed by impaired thought and speech and finally complete helplessness

It is a form of dementia that can be difficult to diagnose because so many forms of dementia are so similar. People with Alzheimers may begin to forget fundamental things in their lives, they may get lost, they may have emotional outbursts or even become violent.

Here's a site with a little more info: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alzhe...

Hi Nicole,
From a Medical Dictionary: "Premature Senility in a patient not considered old enough 'to demonstrate signs of Old Age" Straight from a Medical Book-Health Manual! However,
I do hope you know of the "Early Signs", leaving a kettle on, forgetting an important date, forgetting is the "Main Structure of this terrible decease. However, the person shod be diagnosed in order to receive his/her "Compensation" on this
terrible disease!
Please make sure this happens? To this poor soul!
Diana D