Alzheimer's disease

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• Alzheimer's disease (AD), also known in medical literature as Alzheimer disease, is the most common form ofdementia.

1. Symptoms
   1. Mild AD
      1.  Memory loss
      2.  Loss of spontaneity and sense of initiative
      3.  Mood and personality changes
   2. Moderate AD
      1.  Shortened attention span
      2.  Inappropriate outbursts of anger
      3.  Problems recognizing friends and family members
   3. Severe AD
      1.  Weight loss
      2.  Skin infections
      3.  Increased sleeping
2. Risk Factors
   1. Advanced aging
   2. Hypertension