Areas of the brain affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias
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Areas of the brain affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias
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Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition that damages areas of the brain involved in memory, intelligence, judgment, language, and behavior. It is the most common form of mental decline, or dementia, in older adults.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Peter J. Whitehouse, MD - Neurology |
| Last Updated | November 10, 2008 |
| Last updated: | November 10, 2008 |
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| Reviewed By: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Peter J. Whitehouse, MD - Neurology |
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