As adults age, they become more susceptible to disease and illnesses associated with old age. One such disease is Alzheimer’s Disease. It is a form of Dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease; it is a general term that is associated with many different symptoms. Dementia is the decline of cognitive ability that interferes with daily life. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of dementia accounting for 60-80 percent of all dementia cases. It is experienced mainly in older adults and is associated with aging; it is not a result of aging. Since Alzheimer’s Disease is associated with aging, as an individual grows older symptoms gradually worsen over time. Individuals can lose the ability to hold conversations and even recognize loved
