What is Alzheimer's?

Discovered in 1906 by Dr. Alois Alzheimer, Alzheimer's disease is a disorder that destroys memory and other critical brain functions. More than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's, and it is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and the only one without a cure. Learn more about Alzheimer's from the links below.

Basics

• What is Dementia?

• About Alzheimer's Disease

• Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: What You Need to Know PDF

• Early Onset Alzheimer's

Symptoms

• 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

• About Alzheimer's Disease: Symptoms

• Understanding Memory Loss: What To Do When You Have Trouble Remembering PDF

Myths and Facts

• Alzheimer's Myths

• Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet

• Alzheimer's Facts and Figures

The Biology of Alzheimer's

• Alzheimer's Disease: Unraveling the Mystery - PDF

• What Happens to the Brain in Alzheimer's Disease?