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Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia or memory loss that is serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 50 percent to 80 percent of dementia cases. There are more than 5.3 million people in the United States with the disease. Alzheimer’s Disease International estimates there are 35.6 million people living with dementia worldwide. Total estimated worldwide costs of dementia were $604 billion in 2010.
Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease where dementia symptoms gradually worsen over the years. It’s the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Those with Alzheimer’s live an average of eight years after their symptoms begin, but survival can range from four to 20 years. Alzheimer’s is fatal and currently has no cure. Available drugs only marginally affect disease severity. Continue to read: wftv.com
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