Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disease that attacks the brain and results in impaired memory, thinking and behavior. It is the most common form of dementia. A person with Alzheimer’s disease suffers gradual memory loss, a decline in ability to perform routine tasks, impairment of judgment, personality change, loss of language skills and lowered resistance to infections and other illnesses. The affected family struggles with the physical, emotional and financial demands of caregiving. The causes of Alzheimer’s disease are still unknown and there is no prevention or cure. Alzheimer’s disease is terminal; it is the fourth leading killer of adults nationwide. An estimated 4 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease and nearly 30,000 people in Maine are affected by Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.

   To find out more about this disease:

The Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter is your first stop for information about all aspects of Alzheimer's disease.

Additional resources are available both on- and off- line. Printed materials can be requested from the Chapter office through a form on this web or you can call our Helpline at 1-800-660-2871.