2006-10-11 10:44:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Alzheimer's disease begins slowly. At first, the only symptom may be mild forgetfulness. People with Alzheimer's disease may have trouble remembering recent events, activities, or the names of familiar people or things. Simple math problems may become hard to solve. Such difficulties may be a bother, but usually they are not serious enough to cause alarm... http://www.alzheimers-disease.biz/symptoms.html
2006-10-13 07:31:34 · answer #1 · answered by klowie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a progressive disease that affects nerve cells in parts of the brain. effecting the memory, learning, language, and reasoning centers.
and over time as it progresses it can have an effect on the body as a whole.
and for more information check out the alzheimers association
2006-10-11 10:55:38 · answer #2 · answered by lpta19899 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alzheimer's affects the nervous system by creating protein plaques in the brain
2006-10-11 10:56:10 · answer #3 · answered by Jerry Z 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think what happens is that the brain forgets to send out signals to vital body parts. For instance, it doesn't tell the heart to pump.
2006-10-11 10:53:32 · answer #4 · answered by Laughing Libra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a degenerative disease of the brain
2006-10-11 10:47:33 · answer #5 · answered by HK3738 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your brain
2006-10-11 10:52:30 · answer #6 · answered by goodgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aLL OF THE BODY.
2006-10-11 11:59:01 · answer #7 · answered by rossj12003 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋