The nurse is conducting an informative session about Alzheimer's disease (AD) for a local civic group. The nurse shows an understanding of the disorder by providing which information?

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Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative brain disorder that starts by affecting a person's memory and progresses toward the loss of reasoning abilities. It is not caused by a lack of a brain chemical or by the person's immune system attacking the body. While the central nervous system is affected in AD, this does not result in a loss of communication and motor skills, as these are typically more affected in other neurological disorders.

The Nurse Is Conducting an Informative Session About Alzheimer's Disease