Alzheimer's (Noun)
Meaning
A progressive form of presenile dementia that is similar to senile dementia except that it usually starts in the 40s or 50s; first symptoms are impaired memory which is followed by impaired thought and speech and finally complete helplessness.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Her grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease after years of struggling with memory loss and confusion.
- Alzheimer's has become a growing concern among middle-aged adults as research suggests an increasing number of early-onset cases.
- Researchers have been working tirelessly to find a cure for Alzheimer's, a disease that affects millions of people worldwide.
- After his father passed away from Alzheimer's, he became a vocal advocate for raising awareness about the disease.
- The early signs of Alzheimer's can be subtle, making it difficult for families to recognize the symptoms in their loved ones.