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My grandmother died from Alzheimer's, and it was a big shock. For the families left behind, it is not an easy closure. It's not a gradual fading. The person is losing so much of their humanity as they're dying. Losing your memories, you lose so much of who you are as a person.
Rosecrans Baldwin

Meaning of "Alzheimer's" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ALZHEIMER'S

Alzheimer's  [ˈæltsˌhaɪməz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ALZHEIMER'S

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Alzheimer's is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ALZHEIMER'S MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease, also known in medical literature as Alzheimer disease, is the most common form of dementia. There is no cure for the disease, which worsens as it progresses, and eventually leads to death. It was first described by German psychiatrist and neuropathologist Alois Alzheimer in 1906 and was named after him.[1] Most often, AD is diagnosed in people over 65 years of age,[2] although the less-prevalent early-onset Alzheimer's can occur much earlier. In 2006, there were 26.6 million people worldwide with AD. Alzheimer's is predicted to affect 1 in 85 people globally by 2050.[3] Although Alzheimer's disease develops differently for every individual, there are many common symptoms.[4] Early symptoms are often mistakenly thought to be 'age-related' concerns, or manifestations of stress.[5] In the early stages, the most common symptom is difficulty in remembering recent events, known as short term memory loss. When AD is suspected, the diagnosis is usually confirmed with tests that evaluate behaviour and thinking abilities, often followed by a brain scan if available,[6] however, examination of brain tissue is required for a definitive diagnosis.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ALZHEIMER'S


allcomers
ˈɔ:lˌkʌməz
Bahamas
bəˈhɑːməz
bloomers
ˈbluːməz
dimmers
ˈdɪməz
gentlemen-farmers
ˌdʒentəlmənˈfɑːməz
legwarmers
ˈlɛɡˌwɔːməz
pajamas
pəˈdʒɑːməz
primers
ˈprɪməz
pyjamas
pəˈdʒɑːməz
swimmers
swɪməz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ALZHEIMER'S

Alva
Alvarez
alveary
alveated
alveolar
alveolarly
alveolate
alveolation
alveole
alveoli
alveolitis
alveolus
alvine
alway
always
always-on
Alwyn
alyssum
Alzheimer´s disease

WORDS THAT END LIKE ALZHEIMER'S

baker´s
butcher´s
confectioner´s
dry-cleaner´s
fishmonger´s
haberdasher´s
hairdresser´s
ironmonger´s
jeweller´s
pawnbroker´s
Saint Peter´s
stationer´s

Synonyms and antonyms of Alzheimer's in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Alzheimer's» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of Alzheimer's to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Alzheimer's from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Alzheimer's» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

阿尔茨海默氏症
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

la enfermedad de Alzheimer
570 millions of speakers

English

Alzheimer´s
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अल्जाइमर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مرض الزهايمر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

болезни Альцгеймера
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Alzheimer
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আল্জ্হেইমের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

la maladie d´Alzheimer
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Alzheimer
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Alzheimer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アルツハイマー病
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

알츠하이머
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Alzheimer
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Alzheimer
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அல்சைமர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अल्झायमर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Alzheimer
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Alzheimer
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Alzheimera
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

хвороби Альцгеймера
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Alzheimer
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Αλτσχάιμερ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Alzheimer se
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Alzheimers
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Alzheimers
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Alzheimer's

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ALZHEIMER'S»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ALZHEIMER'S» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Alzheimer's

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10 QUOTES WITH «ALZHEIMER'S»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Alzheimer's.
1
Daniel Akaka
New drugs and surgical techniques offer promise in the fight against cancer, Alzheimer's, tuberculosis, AIDS, and a host of other life-threatening diseases. Animal research has been, and continues to be, fundamental to advancements in medicine.
2
Rosecrans Baldwin
My grandmother died from Alzheimer's, and it was a big shock. For the families left behind, it is not an easy closure. It's not a gradual fading. The person is losing so much of their humanity as they're dying. Losing your memories, you lose so much of who you are as a person.
3
Melody Beattie
I gave three years of my life to take care of my dying mother who had Alzheimer's disease. Being there for her every need for three years might have looked codependent but it wasn't because it was what I wanted to do.
4
James Cromwell
I play an 89-year-old man whose wife has Alzheimer's in a movie called 'Still.' I play a World War II veteran, I acted with my son and it's called 'Memorial Day.'
5
Doug Davidson
I lost my mother, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease, and we had to relocate my dad after 58 years in the family home. That was tough.
6
Patti Davis
Laura Bush went on national television during the week of my father's funeral and spoke out against embryonic stem cell research, pointing out that where Alzheimer's is concerned, we don't have proof that stem-cell treatment would be effective.
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Patti Davis
My father started growing very quiet as Alzheimer's started claiming more of him. The early stages of Alzheimer's are the hardest because that person is aware that they're losing awareness. And I think that that's why my father started growing more and more quiet.
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Patti Davis
I often imagine what it would be like if my father were still here to mark his 100th birthday, if Alzheimer's hadn't clawed away years, possibilities, hopes. What would he think of all the commemorations and celebrations?
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Patti Davis
Decades later I would look into my father's eyes and try to reach past the murkiness of Alzheimer's with my words, my apology, hoping that in his heart he heard me and understood.
10
Aubrey de Grey
There's no such thing as ageing gracefully. I don't meet people who want to get Alzheimer's disease, or who want to get cancer or arthritis or any of the other things that afflict the elderly. Ageing is bad for you, and we better just actually accept that.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ALZHEIMER'S»

Discover the use of Alzheimer's in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Alzheimer's and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Still Alice
Reminiscent of A Beautiful Mind, Ordinary People, and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, Still Alice packs a powerful emotional punch and marks the arrival of a strong new voice in fiction.
Lisa Genova, 2009
2
Learning to Speak Alzheimer's: A Groundbreaking Approach for ...
A new approach to dealing with Alzheimer's disease offers a five step method for caring for people with progressive dementia, while offering hundreds of practical tips to ease life for patients and caregivers.
Joanne Koenig Coste, 2004
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Alzheimer's Disease: What If There Was a Cure?: The Story of ...
Argues that the effects of Alzheimer's disease can be lessened by ketones that are produced when the liver converts medium-chain fatty acids, including those found in coconut oil.
Mary T. Newport, 2011
4
My Journey Into Alzheimer's Disease
Written by a man who remained a ministering servant to the end, using his last lucid thoughts to share with us his walk of faith into Alzheimer's Disease, Rev. Robert Davis gives hope to other victims and their care-givers.
Robert Davis, Betty Davis, 1989
5
Alzheimer's from the Inside Out
How does he feel as the disease alters his brain, his relationships, and ultimately himself? Richard Taylor provides illuminating responses to these and many other questions in this collection of provocative essays.
Richard Taylor, 2007
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Alzheimer's Disease
This text is intended for high school and college students, but is appropriate for general reading audiences as well.
Linda C. Lu, Juergen H. Bludau M.D., 2011
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Stop Alzheimer's Now!: How to Prevent and Reverse Dementia, ...
Helps you learn how to prevent and reverse symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis (MS), Huntington's disease, epilepsy, diabetes, stroke, and various forms ...
Bruce Fifer, 2011
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The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who ...
Originally published in 1981, The 36-Hour Day was the first book of its kind. Thirty years later, with dozens of other books on the market, it remains the definitive guide for people caring for someone with dementia.
Nancy L. Mace, Peter V. Rabins, 2011
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Conversations with an Alzheimer's Patient: An Interactional ...
Interactional sociolinguistic study of progressive communicative breakdown of an Alzheimer's patient.
Heidi Ehernberger Hamilton, 2005
10
Alzheimer's Early Stages: First Steps for Family, Friends ...
FIRST STEPS FOR FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND CAREGIVERS.
Daniel Kuhn, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ALZHEIMER'S»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Alzheimer's is used in the context of the following news items.
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Health of Alzheimer's disease caregivers takes serious toll, research …
Five million American families deal with the day-to-day challenge of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. New research shows it's ... «KPRC Houston, Jul 15»
2
UA researchers seek participants for Alzheimer's risk study
Two University of Arizona researchers need the public's help with an ongoing study of factors that protect against Alzheimer's disease. «Arizona Daily Star, Jul 15»
3
Why is Alzheimer's likelier in women?
Nearly two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer's disease are women, and now some scientists are questioning the long-held assumption that it's ... «Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Jul 15»
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ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY: What is the reality for Milton Keynes …
Alzheimer's Society have today (Monday, July 6) released new figures that show 67 per cent of GPs think their patients with dementia are not ... «MK News, Jul 15»
5
Russian scientists find new way to repair DNA that may cure …
... lead to severe neurodegenerative diseases.” Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease and spinal muscular atrophy are examples of such diseases. «RT, Jul 15»
6
How to Protect yourself from Alzheimer's and its causes “unknown”
The causes of Alzheimer's disease is still not understood, but it became clear the effect of food and daily choices on the evolution of the disease ... «Standard Republic, Jul 15»
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Alzheimer's can be managed
The recent demise of Ghazal legend pundit Vithal Rao and his struggle with Alzheimer's Diseases (AD), the common kind of dementia among ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
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Disrupted biological clock linked to Alzheimer's disease
The reason why Alzheimer's disease has always been a subject of interest for the research fraternity is because sleep disruption is one of its ... «Doctor Tipster, Jul 15»
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UC San Diego sues USC and scientist, alleging conspiracy to take …
UC San Diego has sued USC and a nationally recognized Alzheimer's disease researcher, alleging that they illegally conspired to take federal ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
10
2 nanoparticles produced for Alzheimer's disease treatment
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases. It is a progressive disease, ... «Mehr News Agency - English Version, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Alzheimer's [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/alzheimers>. May 2024 ».
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