An Introduction to Alzheimer’s Disease By Dr. Bruce Lasker

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological conditioning affecting memory, cognitive function, and behavior. Under the umbrella of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form, resulting in loss of memory and intellectual abilities that is severe enough to make daily living a challenge. The disease is progressive, which means it worsens over time, and typically affects people over the age of 65; however, early onset Alzheimer’s can affect people as young as 40 or 50.

Although many medications and treatment strategies can help to improve the symptoms of Alzheimer’s, there is no yet known cure. Neurologists studying or specializing in Alzheimer’s disease worldwide are presently focused on understanding the role that tangles in the brain play in the development and progression of the disease. Alzheimer’s is currently at the forefront of biomedical research efforts; 90 percent of information related to Alzheimer’s has been discovered over the last 15 years.

About the Author:

Bruce Lasker, MD, is a neurological professional with more than 20 years of experience. His practice, Pacific Neurology, is located in San Diego, California, and has been serving the community since 1987.