La enfermedad de Alzheimer es una pérdida progresiva de la función y el número de células cerebrales, lo que resulta en síntomas como confusión, pérdida de memoria y habilidades sociales, y función cerebral general (demencia). Visto con mayor frecuencia en adultos mayores, la genética (viene de familia) y el estilo de vida parecen jugar un factor. Las mujeres tienen más probabilidades de desarrollar Alzheimer que los hombres. Dependiendo de la persona, puede progresar lenta o rápidamente y no existe cura.



 

 ## Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

  department###  [Neurology](/departments/neurology) 

 A department providing specialized evaluation and treatment for a wide range of brain and nerve conditions, including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, headaches, memory loss… 

 

 

  department###  [Memory Disorders Clinic](/departments/geriatrics/memory-disorders-clinic) 

 A clinic within the Department of Geriatrics providing diagnosis and care for memory loss diseases, offering evaluation, treatment, and caregiver support for patients experiencing… 

 

 

  department###  [Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Memory Disorders ](/departments/neurology/alzheimers-disease-and-related-memory-disorders) 

 A program within the Department of Neurology providing specialized memory care for Alzheimer’s disease and related memory disorders, including evaluating cognitive changes and sup…