T:What Is Alzheimer's Disease and Effects . 	Q:. What is Alzheimer's Disease In Alzheimer's disease and other dementias,  problems with memory,  judgment,  and thought processes make it hard for a person to work and take part in day-to-day family and social life. Changes in mood and personality also may occur. These changes can result in loss of self-control and other problems. Some <num> to <num> million persons have dementia associated with aging. Of these individuals,  as many as <num> have Alzheimer's disease. Although there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease at this time,  it may be possible to relieve some of the symptoms,  such as wandering and incontinence. The earlier the diagnosis,  the more likely your symptoms will respond to treatment. Talk to your <time_period> as soon as possible if you think you or a loved one is showing signs of AD Who is Afected The chances of getting Alzheimer's disease increase with age. It usually occurs after age <age>. Most people are not affected even at advanced ages. There are only two definite factors that increase the risk for Alzheimer's disease: a family history of dementia and Down syndrome.  Family History Of DementiaSome forms of Alzheimer's disease are inherited. If Alzheimer's disease has occurred in your family members,  other members are more likely to develop it. Discuss any family history of dementia with your <professional_practitioner>. What Are The Signs Of Alzheimer's Disease? The classic sign of early Alzheimer's disease is gradual loss of short-term memory. Other signs include: Problems finding or speaking the right word. Inability to recognize objects. Forgetting how to use simple,  ordinary things,  such as a pencil. Forgetting to turn off the stove,  close windows,  or lock doors. Mood and personality changes also may occur. Agitation,  problems with memory,  and poor judgment may cause unusual behavior. These symptoms vary from one person to the next. Symptoms appear gradually in persons with Alzheimer's disease but may progress more slowly in some persons than in others. In other forms of dementia,  symptoms may appear suddenly or may come and go. If you have some of these signs,  THIS DOES NOT MEAN you have Alzheimer's disease. Anyone can have a lapse of memory or show poor judgment now and then. When such lapses become frequent or dangerous,  however,  you should tell your <time_period> about them immediately. I will be doing more input on Alzheimers causes effects and other DD that can occur or lead to Alzheimer's	A:. Bump


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