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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.
Last Updated:
November 10, 2008- Medical Review:
- Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Peter J. Whitehouse, MD - Neurology
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