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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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November 9, 2010- Medical Review:
- Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Peter J. Whitehouse, MD - Neurology
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