Here's how Alzheimers affects the brain as the condition progresses.

How Alzheimer’s Affects The Brain

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over 5 million people in the United States currently suffer from Alzheimer’s.  Alzheimer’s is a common form of dementia, and is a degenerative illness that results in a loss of nerve cells and neurons over time. As a result, most areas of the brain are affected.  However, the rate at which the brain degenerates can...