Alzheimer’s Disease

Mental illness is something that has fascinated Americans for decades, which is why there have been so many Hollywood movies made that are centered on the subject. Even though movies portraying mental illness may do well in the box office, how true to life are they? From depression, to short-term memory loss, to autism, we’re taking a look at how some of these popular movies depict the truth of the patient experience. Still Alice: Alzheimer’s Disease This movie tells the story of an esteemed professor diagnosed with early-onset...

Alzheimer’s disease is a cognitive condition in which the brain’s nerve cells begin to die. This disease is most commonly associated with memory loss, but it also leads to problems with judgment and basic, day-to-day functions. Alzheimer’s does not develop quickly—instead patients begin to deteriorate slowly over a number of years. In order to accurately track the development of the disease and provide the best treatment, medical professionals have divided the progress of Alzheimer’s into seven distinct stages. Here is a look at the...