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Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause for dementia, which is a syndrome characterized by impairment of memory, and other areas of thinking. These impairments are severe enough to cause a decline in the individual's normal level of functioning. The main risk factor for Alzheimer's disease is age. The cause of Alzheimer's disease is not known. The management of Alzheimer's disease consists of medication based and non-medication based therapies.

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