Alzheimer's
Progressive cognitive decline
Alzheimer's is a progressive brain disease that destroys memory and cognitive function, the most common cause of dementia.
Named for the German neurologist who first described it.
The disease typically appears in older adults and worsens over time, eventually affecting basic functions: Her grandmother has Alzheimer's.
Often used attributively: Alzheimer's patient, Alzheimer's research.
Failure to retain information
- amnesiaPathological loss of recall
- confusionMental disorientation or bewilderment
- disorientationLoss of spatial awareness
- recollectionRecalled mental image
episodic · short-term · long-term · retrieval · encoding · consolidation · reminiscence · autobiographical
Cross-beta protein aggregate
- tauGreek nineteenth letter
- plaquesCommemorative mounted inscriptions
- tanglesKnotted, twisted masses
- neurodegenerationProgressive loss of neurons
hippocampus · atrophy · cortex · synapse · neuron · cholinergic · acetylcholine · brain
Advanced in age
- seniorHigher in rank
- geriatricsMedicine for the elderly
- gerontologyScientific study of senescence
- old-ageAdvanced years of life
retirement · elder · Medicare · age-related · familial · sporadic · diagnosis · prevalence
One providing daily assistance
- palliativeOffering relief, not remedy
- dependencyState of needing support
- hospiceTerminal illness comfort program
Purposeful involvement to change course
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- cureTreatment that heals
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- fundingSupplying monetary resources
forgetfulness
Failure to retain information
- amnesiaPathological loss of recall
- confusionMental disorientation or bewilderment
- disorientationLoss of spatial awareness
recollection · episodic · short-term · long-term · retrieval · encoding · consolidation · reminiscence · autobiographical · recognition
amyloid
Cross-beta protein aggregate
neurodegeneration · hippocampus · atrophy · cortex · synapse · neuron · cholinergic · acetylcholine · brain · neuropathology
elderly
Advanced in age
- seniorHigher in rank
- geriatricsMedicine for the elderly
- gerontologyScientific study of senescence
old-age · retirement · elder · Medicare · age-related · familial · sporadic · diagnosis · prevalence
caregiver
One providing daily assistance
- palliativeOffering relief, not remedy
- dependencyState of needing support
- hospiceTerminal illness comfort program
intervention
Purposeful involvement to change course
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- cureTreatment that heals
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- Medical EponymsParkinson's, Crohn's disease, Down syndrome, Huntington's disease, Bell's palsy
- Brain Disordersepilepsy, Parkinson's, brain tumor, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia
- Brain Medicinebrain disorders, schizophrenia, epilepsy, Parkinson's, psychosis
- cognitive agingcognitive decline, memory decline, memory loss, brain aging, aging brain
- Neurodisabilitiescerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, ASD, ADHD
- Neurological Disordersepilepsy, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, neuropathy, seizures
Alzheimer'scognitive health
Brain function condition
mental clarity · sharp mind · lucidity · sound mind · mental acuity
Alzheimer'sneurological health
Nervous system wellbeing
brain health · neuroplasticity · cognitive reserve · neuroprotection · neurogenesis
Alzheimer'stotal recall
Complete, perfect remembrance
eidetic memory · photographic memory · memory retention · remembering
- Alzheimer's diseaseDegenerative brain condition affecting memory
- Alzheimer's careSupport for progressive memory loss
- Alzheimer's patientPerson with degenerative brain disease