Alzheimer's disease. Abstract collage artwork depicting the effects on perception,speech and memory,in a patient suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's is a progressive nervous disease,the most common cause of senile dementia. It is rare before age 60; up to 30% of people over age 85 are affected. Breakdown and loss of nerve cells and tissue in the brain occurs. Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease fall into three broad stages: beginning with forgetfulness; this progresses to severe memory loss,disorientation,and inability to find the right words in speech; as anxiety increases,the personality changes from confusion to possible symptoms of psychosis and delusion | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Sauze, Francoise |
Taille de l’image : | 3543 px × 2587 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
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