Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition that affects areas of the brain involved in memory, judgment, language, intelligence, and behavior. It is the most common form of mental decline, or dementia, among older adults.
An Alzheimer's disease diagnosis can be quite unsettling for patients and their families, as there is no known cure. The disease gets worse over time, causes severe mental and functional problems, and eventually results in death. However, there is much that can be done after an Alzheimer's disease diagnosis to treat Alzheimer's disease symptoms and help maintain a patient's quality of life.
The Alzheimer Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) is a leading provider of Alzheimer's disease diagnosis and treatment. Researchers at the Center have made groundbreaking discoveries over the past three decades, and today the Center combines programs in laboratory research, clinical trials, and patient care to advanced prevention and treatment of the disease.