Definition, synonyms and related words
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Somebody with Alzheimer's disease.
"The alzheimer sat quietly in the garden, remembering her childhood summers."
In plain English: Alzheimer's is a brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills until it causes death.
"The doctor explained that Alzheimer's is a progressive disease that affects memory and thinking."
Example Sentences
"The doctor explained that Alzheimer's is a progressive disease that affects memory and thinking."
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"The doctor explained that alzheimer is not a normal part of aging but a specific disease affecting memory."
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"Many families feel overwhelmed when they first learn their loved one has been diagnosed with alzheimer."
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"Research continues to seek better treatments for those suffering from alzheimer and its related symptoms."
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