Alzheimers

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A progressive neurological disorder: Alzheimer's is a specific, progressive form of dementia that leads to the deterioration of memory, thinking, behavior, and social skills, severely affecting a person's ability to function independently.
Usage
  • The term "Alzheimer's" is used as a proper noun, often with the possessive form "Alzheimer's" (short for Alzheimer's disease). It refers specifically to the disease itself.
  • It is typically used in medical, caregiving, and general contexts to discuss the condition, its effects, research, or treatment.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Her grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's last year.
    • Research into the causes of Alzheimer's is ongoing.
    • The early stages of Alzheimer's often involve short-term memory loss.
Advanced Usage
  • "Familial Alzheimer's": A rare form of the disease caused by specific genetic mutations, often with an earlier onset.
    • The study focused on families with a history of familial Alzheimer's.
  • "Alzheimer's patient/caregiver": Common compound terms specifying a person with the disease or someone who cares for them.
    • Support groups are available for Alzheimer's caregivers.
Variants and Related Words
  • Alzheimer's disease (n): The full, formal name of the condition.
    • Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia.
  • Dementia (n): The general term for a group of symptoms affecting memory and thinking abilities, of which Alzheimer's is a specific type.
    • Not all dementia is caused by Alzheimer's.
Synonyms
  • Senile dementia (of the Alzheimer type): An older, less specific term.
  • Neurodegenerative disease: A broader category that includes Alzheimer's.
Related Phrases
  • "To battle/fight Alzheimer's": To actively cope with or fund research against the disease.
    • They organized a walk to fight Alzheimer's.
  • "Alzheimer's awareness": Efforts to educate the public about the disease.
    • September is Alzheimer's Awareness Month.
Noun
  1. 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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