How is Alzheimer's disease different from memory loss due to aging?
How is Alzheimer's disease different from memory loss due to aging?
Patients who have Alzheimer's disease have symptoms that go beyond just memory loss; they get lost in familiar environments and are dependent on others for daily functioning. Brain health expert Majid Fotuhi, MD/PhD, explains the difference.
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