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Alzheimer's Disease Outlook
What to expect with Alzheimer's disease:
  • The outlook for Alzheimer's disease depends on the individual and how quickly the symptoms progress.
  • Mental function tends to decline steadily over months to years.
  • Eventually, the disease can leave a person completely unable to care for themselves.
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Last Updated: Feb 22, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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