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Alzheimer's Disease - Term Papers

Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s disease, a neurodegenerative brain disease, is the most common cause of dementia. It currently affects about 4 million Americans and is the fourth leading cause of death in United States. Furthermore, Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of mental impairment in elderly people and accounts for a large percentage of admissions to assisted living homes, nursing homes, and other long-term care facilities. Psychotic symptoms, such as delusions and hallucinations, have been reported in a large proportion of patients with this disease. In fact, it is the presence of these psychotic symptoms can lead to early institutionalization (Bassiony, et al, 2000).
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Added: 3/23/2011 08:58:09 PM
Submitted By: paloyu
Category: Health & Medicine
Type: Free Paper
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