ARE YOU READY FOR PATIENTS WITH ALZHEIMER: Several resources can assist the dental hygienist in planning treatment.

The article focuses on Alzheimer's disease, a degenerative brain disease and the most common cause of dementia. Topics covered include the number of Americans who had Alzheimer's disease in 2016, the role that plaques and tangles play in the development of the disease and its risk factors and treatment. Mentioned also are the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimers disease, including memory loss that disrupts daily life, challenges in planning or solving problems, and decreased or poor judgment.