Alzheimer's Disease

People can't remember what happens to them recently but can recall an important event from the past. Nucleus Dorsalis: neurons sending signals throughout the brain. In Alzheimer's, this part decays, leaving the person with forgetfulness. The memories are blocked, people can't retrieve them when they have this disease. People get Alzheimer's at their 50's in average. Tests show that a normal brain will react faster to sound and visuals than a brain affected with Alzheimer's. Sometimes a person can be left with speech problems if not treated, but the social skills retain. People sometimes talk to inanimate objects or imaginary people.