Diseases ( syn: to ) can cause ( syn: to ) many problems. Alzheimers disease makes people have problems with their thinking. Even easy tasks ( syn: to ) are hard to do.
A German doctor discovered ( syn: to ) the disease in 1907. Back then, it was considered ( syn: to ) a rare disease. Today, it is known to be more common.
Alzheimers disease attacks ( syn: to ) the brain. It slowly destroys a persons memory. It changes their thinking and the way they act ( syn: to ) . About 4 million American adults have this disease.
At times, a person with this disease can become confused ( syn: to ) . They can have a hard time trying to talk. Sometimes they forget ( syn: to ) where they are. Sometimes they do not remember ( syn: to ) their own family. Eventually ( syn: to ) , people who have this disease can no longer take care of themselves.
Alzheimers disease cannot be cured ( syn: to ) , but it can get better with treatment ( syn: to ) . It is important ( syn: to ) to see a special doctor if you have this disease.
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