General Statements about Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a form of dementia that interferes with a person's intellectual and social functioning. As the disease progresses, caregivers are faced with different health and nutritional issues. Providing adequate nutrition may be challenging, but it is a worthy goal that preserves the person's health and well-being.
This fact sheet was last updated on 12-19-2005.

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