A person with _____ slowly loses the ability to work, cook, drive, read, and write and will eventually become mute and bedridden.This disorder appears to be caused by unusual webs and tangles in the brain that damage areas important for memory and learning.

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Alzheimer's disease is characterized by a progressive loss of cognitive functioning, including memory, language, problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Eventually, the person becomes completely dependent on caregivers. This is caused by abnormal protein deposits (amyloid plaques) and tangles of nerve fibers (tau protein) in the brain that damage and kill brain cells.

A Person with _____ Slowly Loses the Ability to Work