Alois Alzheimer first described this disease in 1906. Research in the last 30 years has led to a greatly improved understanding of dementia. This work is beginning to pay off with improved diagnostics, treatments and preventions.
This video by Dr. Mike Magee includes a written transcript for viewers without video capability. It provides a clear, easy-to-understand introduction to what Alzheimer's is, what doctors can and cannot do about it, as well as the road ahead.
Dementia is a group of symptoms common to a number of disorders. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia in people aged 65 and older. Learn about the 10 most common dementias.
