Alzheimer's Disease, "The Disease of the Century". 7 page paper on the history, causes, effects and research on the disease. Includes citation in apa format

As a new era dawns upon us many people find themselves asking the question; "What is Alzheimer's Disease?" Alzheimer's Disease today affects almost all people in some way. Since the amount of lives this disease affects continues to increase epidemiologists have named Alzheimer's Disease, "The Disease of the Century". In 1906 a German neurologist Alois Alzheimer performed a neurological autopsy on a 56-year-old woman who had suffered deteriorating mental health for many years before her death. …

…is Princess Yasmin Khan, daughter of actress Rita Hayworth. The Rita Hayworth Gala, an annual celebrity event has been the most successful Alzheimer's fundraiser. (Harmon, 1999). WORKS CITED Beckelman, Laurie. (1990). The Facts About Alzheimer's Disease. New York: Crestwood House. Frank, Julia. (1985). Alzheimer's Disease: The Silent Epidemic. Minneapolis: Lerner Publications. Harmon, Dan. (1999). Life Out Of Focus: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders. Philadelphia: Chelsea House http://www.Alzheimers.com http://www.ahaf.org/alzdis/about/adsymp_body.html