What is Dementia?Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning—thinking, remembering, and reasoning—and behavioral abilities to such an extent that it interferes with a person’s daily life and activities. Dementia ranges in severity from the mildest stage, when it is just beginning to affect a person’s functioning, to the most severe stage, when the person must depend completely on others for basic activities of daily living. ..READ MORE
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What is Alzheimers?Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. In most people with Alzheimer’s, symptoms first appear in their mid-60s. Estimates vary, but experts suggest that more than 5 million Americans may have Alzheimer’s. -National Institutes of Health NIH…Turning Discovery Into Health® U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Alzheimer's San Diego click HERE
6632 Convoy Ct. San Diego, CA 92111 858.492.4400 x 114 | info@alzsd.org
The Heart of Alzheimer’s Care & Cure
Free Programs & Services for Local Families
- Alzheimers Fact Sheet (PDF)
- The Women's Alzheimers Movement - click HERE
- National Institute on Aging - click HERE
- Mediline Plus - click HERE
- NIH Senior Health - click HERE
- FAQ's - click HERE