Alzheimer's disease is a form of dementia
that gradually gets worse over time. It affects memory, thinking and behavior.
Alzheimer's disease is caused by parts of
the brain wasting away. In a person with AD, there are abnormal clumps on the
brain and tangles of abnormal proteins. Both of these destroy connections
between the brain cells.
Advancing age increases the risk of developing
AD and it is estimated that the likelihood of developing the condition doubles
every five years after 65 years of age.
An estimated 269,000 Australians currently
live with dementia in general and Alzheimer's
disease affects one in 25 Australians aged 60 years and over.
There is no cure for
Alzheimer's disease and most sufferer's need full-time care within five to 10
years.
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