In Washington State almost 100,000 people have Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. Alzheimer's disease affects not only its victim, but also the person's family members and friends. It is a slowly progressing disease, averaging eight years from onset until death.
Symptoms vary from person to person and from day to day in the same person.
This concise brochure describes the symptoms and progression of Alzheimer's disease. The brochure is free.