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Alzheimer

Category: Brain, spinal cord and nerve health

Topic: Degenerative disorders

Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person's ability to carry out daily activities. Alzheimer's is a form of dementia most common among older people. It involves the part of the brain that controls thought, memory and language.

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Last updated:
15 November 2017