clumps of the protein fragment beta-amyloid on the nerve cells
the loss of brain function beyond the normal loss of physical adeptness and memory that occurs with aging
the collection of wholesome food for distribution to low-income people who are hungry
a person's age in years from his or her date of birth
a progressive, degenerative disease that attacks the brain and impairs thinking, behavior, and memory
clouding of the eye lenses that impairs vision and can lead to blindness
limited or uncertain access to foods of sufficient quality or quantity to sustain a healthy and active life
programs that provide meals to be eaten on-site; often called soup kitchens
facilities that collect and distribute food donations to authorized organizations feeding the hungry
the average number of years lived by people in a given society.
urban and rural low-income areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious foods
snarls of the threadlike strands that extend from the nerve cells, commonly found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's dementia
the structural and functional units of the nervous system
inflammation of a joint, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and structural changes
a person's perceived physical and mental well-being
living environments for people with chronic conditions or need for supervision or assistance
chronic inflammation of the stomach accompanied by a diminished size and functioning of the mucosa and glands
the maximum number of years of life attainable by a member of a species
the outer surface of the cerebrum, which is the largest part of the brain
a painful, chronic disease of the joints that occurs when the cushioning cartilage in a joint breaks down
