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Areas of the brain affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias

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Picture of areas in the brain affected by Alzheimer's disease

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Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition that damages areas of the brain involved in memory, intelligence, judgment, language, and behavior. It is the most common form of mental decline, or dementia, in older adults.

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Last Updated: 11/10/2008