Alzheimer's Disease

Overview

Alzheimer's disease is a disorder in which nerve cells (neurons) in your brain degenerate and eventually die. As your nerve cells lose function, you'll experience a steady loss of memory and other thinking abilities (cognitive skills) and gradually lose your independence. Alzheimer's disease can't be cured, but doctors can help you manage your condition.

Why choose Mayo Clinic

• Experience. Doctors and researchers at Mayo Clinic have extensive experience evaluating people who have Alzheimer's disease.
• Individualized care. Mayo Clinic doctors provide treatment plans to help people manage their conditions and conduct research related to Alzheimer's disease.
• Team approach. An integrated team of doctors trained in nervous system conditions (neurologists), doctors trained in nervous system and mental conditions (neuropsychologists), doctors trained in nervous system conditions and radiology (neuroradiologists), mental health care specialists (psychiatrists), sleep medicine specialists and physical medicine specialists treats Alzheimer's disease.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic also ranks among the Best Children's Hospitals in neurology and neurosurgery.

Read more about Alzheimer's disease at MayoClinic.com.