A handout on Alzheimer's disease says, "Alzheimer's is the third leading cause of dementia in older persons. It only affects the elderly, it causes marked deterioration in mental functioning without emotional disturbances, and it has no cure." Which portion of this statement is accurate ?

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Alzheimer's disease currently has no cure, which makes this statement accurate. Alzheimer's can affect younger individuals (early-onset Alzheimer's), it is the leading cause of dementia (not the third), and it can involve emotional disturbances along with cognitive decline.

A Handout on Alzheimer's Disease Says, "Alzheimer's Is the Third