The Silent Two-Decade Build-Up of Alzheimer’s

The Silent Two-Decade Build-Up of Alzheimer’s

Research indicates that changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease can begin long before symptoms appear. Despite this, most cognitive assessments occur only after memory loss or other concerns arise, providing a brief snapshot of a person’s mental health rather than a long-term view. Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, has traditionally been associated with memory loss and cognitive decline in older adults. Studies have…