Synonyms for alzheimer's
alzheimer's

Princeton's WordNet

1. Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimer's, Alzheimersnoun

   a progressive form of presenile dementia that is similar to senile dementia except that it usually starts in the 40s or 50s; first symptoms are impaired memory which is followed by impaired thought and speech and finally complete helplessness

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1. • Presenile Dementia

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1. Tess Kearns:

   I'd meet someone for a second or third time and not recognize them, i needed to write to-do lists so I wouldn't forget tasks, but then I'd lose the lists. I was in my 40s, and I was afraid I had early-stage Alzheimer's.

2. Martin Rossor:

   It is important to be cautious about associations, as they do not prove causation, for example, depression is common before the onset of dementia, and so those individuals receiving an antidepressant drug with anticholinergic effects may already have a disease such as Alzheimer's disease that will lead to dementia 10 years later.

3. James Galvin:

   In the 1980s, as the molecular understanding of Alzheimer's improved, it became clear that a bunch of these people didn't seem to fit that( diagnosis).

4. Stephen Salloway:

   Marc actually tried out for aducanumab [trials] twice but he flunked because he did too well on his memory tests, we knew he had Alzheimer’s and he was building up amyloid plaques in the brain and had an increased genetic risk for Alzheimer’s.

5. Richard Isaacson:

   While exercise and staying mentally engaged shined through in this study, a comprehensive approach toward reducing Alzheimer's risk factors is the best recipe for success, any prevention plan should also include regular follow-up with a primary care physician, management of vascular risk factors like blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol, avoiding smoking, minimizing alcohol use, prioritizing sleep, managing stress, and following a Mediterranean-style diet, among many other suggestions.