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Alzheimer's disease - Coggle Diagram
Alzheimer's disease
progressive and degenerative brain disease
destroys neurons
compromises memory, thinking, decisions
no cure
main symptoms:
forgetfulness
difficulty eating, washing, dressing
disorientation and depression
stages of the disease:
mild phase
difficulty remembering names and words
moderate phase:
more confusion
difficulty getting dressed
problems recognizing places and people
severe phase:
need for total assistance
they do not recognize family members
swallowing problems