Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disorder of the brain. Affecting approximately 6.5 million people ages 65 and older, the disease causes the brain to shrink and its cells to slowly die. Alzheimer’s is the most widespread cause of a gradual decline in thinking, memory, social, and behavioral skills.
Alzheimer’s disease is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.
What Are the Common Types of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is classified into two types:
Early Onset
Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, also known as young-onset Alzheimer’s, appears in people between their 30s and mid-60s. This type represents 5 to 6 percent of the Alzheimer’s population….