A brain
disorder that usually starts in late middle age or old age and gets worse over time. Symptoms include loss of memory,
confusion, difficulty thinking, and changes in language, behavior, and personality. Also called
Alzheimer dementia.
Alzheimer dementia (ALTS-hy-mer deh-MEN-shuh)
A brain disorder that usually starts in late middle age or old age and gets worse over time. Symptoms include loss of memory, confusion, difficulty thinking, and changes in language, behavior, and personality. Also called Alzheimer disease.
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)confusion (kun-FYOO-zhun)
A mental state in which one is not thinking clearly.
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)disorder (dis-OR-der)
In medicine, a disturbance of normal functioning of the mind or body. Disorders may be caused by genetic factors, disease, or trauma.
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)
