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Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: the Basics Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Christopher Melinosky, MD on February 03, 2021 What Is Alzheimer's Disease? What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's is a disease that robs people of their memory. At first, people have a hard time remembering recent events, though they might easily recall things that happened years ago. As time goes on, other symptoms can appear, including: Trouble focusing A hard time doing ordinary activities Feeling confused or frustrated, especially at night Dramatic mood swings -- outbursts of anger, anxiety, and depression Feeling disoriented and getting lost easily Physical problems, such as an odd walk or poor coordination Trouble communicating People with Alzheimer's might forget their loved ones. They might forget how to dress themselves, feed themselves, and use the toilet. The disease makes brain tissue break down ov...

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: the Basics Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Christopher Melinosky, MD on February 03, 2021 What Is Alzheimer's Disease? What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's is a disease that robs people of their memory. At first, people have a hard time remembering recent events, though they might easily recall things that happened years ago. As time goes on, other symptoms can appear, including: Trouble focusing A hard time doing ordinary activities Feeling confused or frustrated, especially at night Dramatic mood swings -- outbursts of anger, anxiety, and depression Feeling disoriented and getting lost easily Physical problems, such as an odd walk or poor coordination Trouble communicating People with Alzheimer's might forget their loved ones. They might forget how to dress themselves, feed themselves, and use the toilet. The disease makes brain tissue break down ov...

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: the Basics Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Christopher Melinosky, MD on February 03, 2021 What Is Alzheimer's Disease? What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's is a disease that robs people of their memory. At first, people have a hard time remembering recent events, though they might easily recall things that happened years ago. As time goes on, other symptoms can appear, including: Trouble focusing A hard time doing ordinary activities Feeling confused or frustrated, especially at night Dramatic mood swings -- outbursts of anger, anxiety, and depression Feeling disoriented and getting lost easily Physical problems, such as an odd walk or poor coordination Trouble communicating People with Alzheimer's might forget their loved ones. They might forget how to dress themselves, feed themselves, and use the toilet. The disease makes brain tissue break down ov...

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: the Basics Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Christopher Melinosky, MD on February 03, 2021 What Is Alzheimer's Disease? What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's is a disease that robs people of their memory. At first, people have a hard time remembering recent events, though they might easily recall things that happened years ago. As time goes on, other symptoms can appear, including: Trouble focusing A hard time doing ordinary activities Feeling confused or frustrated, especially at night Dramatic mood swings -- outbursts of anger, anxiety, and depression Feeling disoriented and getting lost easily Physical problems, such as an odd walk or poor coordination Trouble communicating People with Alzheimer's might forget their loved ones. They might forget how to dress themselves, feed themselves, and use the toilet. The disease makes brain tissue break down ov...

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: the Basics Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Christopher Melinosky, MD on February 03, 2021 What Is Alzheimer's Disease? What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's is a disease that robs people of their memory. At first, people have a hard time remembering recent events, though they might easily recall things that happened years ago. As time goes on, other symptoms can appear, including: Trouble focusing A hard time doing ordinary activities Feeling confused or frustrated, especially at night Dramatic mood swings -- outbursts of anger, anxiety, and depression Feeling disoriented and getting lost easily Physical problems, such as an odd walk or poor coordination Trouble communicating People with Alzheimer's might forget their loved ones. They might forget how to dress themselves, feed themselves, and use the toilet. The disease makes brain tissue break down ov...

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: the Basics Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Christopher Melinosky, MD on February 03, 2021 What Is Alzheimer's Disease? What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's is a disease that robs people of their memory. At first, people have a hard time remembering recent events, though they might easily recall things that happened years ago. As time goes on, other symptoms can appear, including: Trouble focusing A hard time doing ordinary activities Feeling confused or frustrated, especially at night Dramatic mood swings -- outbursts of anger, anxiety, and depression Feeling disoriented and getting lost easily Physical problems, such as an odd walk or poor coordination Trouble communicating People with Alzheimer's might forget their loved ones. They might forget how to dress themselves, feed themselves, and use the toilet. The disease makes brain tissue break down ov...

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: the Basics Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Christopher Melinosky, MD on February 03, 2021 What Is Alzheimer's Disease? What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's is a disease that robs people of their memory. At first, people have a hard time remembering recent events, though they might easily recall things that happened years ago. As time goes on, other symptoms can appear, including: Trouble focusing A hard time doing ordinary activities Feeling confused or frustrated, especially at night Dramatic mood swings -- outbursts of anger, anxiety, and depression Feeling disoriented and getting lost easily Physical problems, such as an odd walk or poor coordination Trouble communicating People with Alzheimer's might forget their loved ones. They might forget how to dress themselves, feed themselves, and use the toilet. The disease makes brain tissue break down ov...

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: the Basics Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Christopher Melinosky, MD on February 03, 2021 What Is Alzheimer's Disease? What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's is a disease that robs people of their memory. At first, people have a hard time remembering recent events, though they might easily recall things that happened years ago. As time goes on, other symptoms can appear, including: Trouble focusing A hard time doing ordinary activities Feeling confused or frustrated, especially at night Dramatic mood swings -- outbursts of anger, anxiety, and depression Feeling disoriented and getting lost easily Physical problems, such as an odd walk or poor coordination Trouble communicating People with Alzheimer's might forget their loved ones. They might forget how to dress themselves, feed themselves, and use the toilet. The disease makes brain tissue break down ov...

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: the Basics Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Christopher Melinosky, MD on February 03, 2021 What Is Alzheimer's Disease? What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's is a disease that robs people of their memory. At first, people have a hard time remembering recent events, though they might easily recall things that happened years ago. As time goes on, other symptoms can appear, including: Trouble focusing A hard time doing ordinary activities Feeling confused or frustrated, especially at night Dramatic mood swings -- outbursts of anger, anxiety, and depression Feeling disoriented and getting lost easily Physical problems, such as an odd walk or poor coordination Trouble communicating People with Alzheimer's might forget their loved ones. They might forget how to dress themselves, feed themselves, and use the toilet. The disease makes brain tissue break down ov...

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: the Basics Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Christopher Melinosky, MD on February 03, 2021 What Is Alzheimer's Disease? What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's is a disease that robs people of their memory. At first, people have a hard time remembering recent events, though they might easily recall things that happened years ago. As time goes on, other symptoms can appear, including: Trouble focusing A hard time doing ordinary activities Feeling confused or frustrated, especially at night Dramatic mood swings -- outbursts of anger, anxiety, and depression Feeling disoriented and getting lost easily Physical problems, such as an odd walk or poor coordination Trouble communicating People with Alzheimer's might forget their loved ones. They might forget how to dress themselves, feed themselves, and use the toilet. The disease makes brain tissue break down ov...

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: the Basics Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Christopher Melinosky, MD on February 03, 2021 What Is Alzheimer's Disease? What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's is a disease that robs people of their memory. At first, people have a hard time remembering recent events, though they might easily recall things that happened years ago. As time goes on, other symptoms can appear, including: Trouble focusing A hard time doing ordinary activities Feeling confused or frustrated, especially at night Dramatic mood swings -- outbursts of anger, anxiety, and depression Feeling disoriented and getting lost easily Physical problems, such as an odd walk or poor coordination Trouble communicating People with Alzheimer's might forget their loved ones. They might forget how to dress themselves, feed themselves, and use the toilet. The disease makes brain tissue break down ov...

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: the Basics Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Christopher Melinosky, MD on February 03, 2021 What Is Alzheimer's Disease? What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's is a disease that robs people of their memory. At first, people have a hard time remembering recent events, though they might easily recall things that happened years ago. As time goes on, other symptoms can appear, including: Trouble focusing A hard time doing ordinary activities Feeling confused or frustrated, especially at night Dramatic mood swings -- outbursts of anger, anxiety, and depression Feeling disoriented and getting lost easily Physical problems, such as an odd walk or poor coordination Trouble communicating People with Alzheimer's might forget their loved ones. They might forget how to dress themselves, feed themselves, and use the toilet. The disease makes brain tissue break down ov...

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: the Basics Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Christopher Melinosky, MD on February 03, 2021 What Is Alzheimer's Disease? What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's is a disease that robs people of their memory. At first, people have a hard time remembering recent events, though they might easily recall things that happened years ago. As time goes on, other symptoms can appear, including: Trouble focusing A hard time doing ordinary activities Feeling confused or frustrated, especially at night Dramatic mood swings -- outbursts of anger, anxiety, and depression Feeling disoriented and getting lost easily Physical problems, such as an odd walk or poor coordination Trouble communicating People with Alzheimer's might forget their loved ones. They might forget how to dress themselves, feed themselves, and use the toilet. The disease makes brain tissue break down ov...

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: the Basics Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Christopher Melinosky, MD on February 03, 2021 What Is Alzheimer's Disease? What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's is a disease that robs people of their memory. At first, people have a hard time remembering recent events, though they might easily recall things that happened years ago. As time goes on, other symptoms can appear, including: Trouble focusing A hard time doing ordinary activities Feeling confused or frustrated, especially at night Dramatic mood swings -- outbursts of anger, anxiety, and depression Feeling disoriented and getting lost easily Physical problems, such as an odd walk or poor coordination Trouble communicating People with Alzheimer's might forget their loved ones. They might forget how to dress themselves, feed themselves, and use the toilet. The disease makes brain tissue break down ov...

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: the Basics Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Christopher Melinosky, MD on February 03, 2021 What Is Alzheimer's Disease? What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's is a disease that robs people of their memory. At first, people have a hard time remembering recent events, though they might easily recall things that happened years ago. As time goes on, other symptoms can appear, including: Trouble focusing A hard time doing ordinary activities Feeling confused or frustrated, especially at night Dramatic mood swings -- outbursts of anger, anxiety, and depression Feeling disoriented and getting lost easily Physical problems, such as an odd walk or poor coordination Trouble communicating People with Alzheimer's might forget their loved ones. They might forget how to dress themselves, feed themselves, and use the toilet. The disease makes brain tissue break down ov...

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: the Basics Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Christopher Melinosky, MD on February 03, 2021 What Is Alzheimer's Disease? What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's is a disease that robs people of their memory. At first, people have a hard time remembering recent events, though they might easily recall things that happened years ago. As time goes on, other symptoms can appear, including: Trouble focusing A hard time doing ordinary activities Feeling confused or frustrated, especially at night Dramatic mood swings -- outbursts of anger, anxiety, and depression Feeling disoriented and getting lost easily Physical problems, such as an odd walk or poor coordination Trouble communicating People with Alzheimer's might forget their loved ones. They might forget how to dress themselves, feed themselves, and use the toilet. The disease makes brain tissue break down ov...

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: the Basics Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Christopher Melinosky, MD on February 03, 2021 What Is Alzheimer's Disease? What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's is a disease that robs people of their memory. At first, people have a hard time remembering recent events, though they might easily recall things that happened years ago. As time goes on, other symptoms can appear, including: Trouble focusing A hard time doing ordinary activities Feeling confused or frustrated, especially at night Dramatic mood swings -- outbursts of anger, anxiety, and depression Feeling disoriented and getting lost easily Physical problems, such as an odd walk or poor coordination Trouble communicating People with Alzheimer's might forget their loved ones. They might forget how to dress themselves, feed themselves, and use the toilet. The disease makes brain tissue break down ov...

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: the Basics Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Christopher Melinosky, MD on February 03, 2021 What Is Alzheimer's Disease? What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's is a disease that robs people of their memory. At first, people have a hard time remembering recent events, though they might easily recall things that happened years ago. As time goes on, other symptoms can appear, including: Trouble focusing A hard time doing ordinary activities Feeling confused or frustrated, especially at night Dramatic mood swings -- outbursts of anger, anxiety, and depression Feeling disoriented and getting lost easily Physical problems, such as an odd walk or poor coordination Trouble communicating People with Alzheimer's might forget their loved ones. They might forget how to dress themselves, feed themselves, and use the toilet. The disease makes brain tissue break down ov...

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: the Basics Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Christopher Melinosky, MD on February 03, 2021 What Is Alzheimer's Disease? What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's is a disease that robs people of their memory. At first, people have a hard time remembering recent events, though they might easily recall things that happened years ago. As time goes on, other symptoms can appear, including: Trouble focusing A hard time doing ordinary activities Feeling confused or frustrated, especially at night Dramatic mood swings -- outbursts of anger, anxiety, and depression Feeling disoriented and getting lost easily Physical problems, such as an odd walk or poor coordination Trouble communicating People with Alzheimer's might forget their loved ones. They might forget how to dress themselves, feed themselves, and use the toilet. The disease makes brain tissue break down ov...

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: the Basics Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Christopher Melinosky, MD on February 03, 2021 What Is Alzheimer's Disease? What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's is a disease that robs people of their memory. At first, people have a hard time remembering recent events, though they might easily recall things that happened years ago. As time goes on, other symptoms can appear, including: Trouble focusing A hard time doing ordinary activities Feeling confused or frustrated, especially at night Dramatic mood swings -- outbursts of anger, anxiety, and depression Feeling disoriented and getting lost easily Physical problems, such as an odd walk or poor coordination Trouble communicating People with Alzheimer's might forget their loved ones. They might forget how to dress themselves, feed themselves, and use the toilet. The disease makes brain tissue break down ov...