Alzheimer s disease is a slowly progressive, degenerative disorder of the brain that gets worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks (Alzheimer Association). The disease was first described in 1907 by a German physician, Dr. Alois Alzheimer. He found abnormal deposits and tangle bundles of nerves fibers in the brain tissue of a woman that die of an unusual mental illness (Mental Health America). According to the Alzheimer Association, the disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Some people may live an average of eight years after the symptoms start to show, but some may live as long as 20 years depending on their age and other health issues (Cite).
Some of the symptoms include; forgetfulness,
Some of the symptoms include; forgetfulness,