“Alzheimer's disease is a brain disease in which damaged and dying brain cells cause mental deterioration over a period of time” (“Alzheimer's Disease,” 2015) . This disease has affected millions of families around the world and is a disease in which patients get worse as time goes by. The cause of Alzheimer's appears to be the accumulation of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles, while some cases are also linked to genetics ("Alzheimer's Disease", 2015). These changes in the brain alter the individual's personality and behavior. These changes make it difficult to care for a patient with Alzheimer's, but there are some qualities you need to possess to work with someone who has this disease. There is still much that is unknown about this disease, but scientists have found some treatments that supposedly help ("Alzheimer's Disease," 2010). Since there is no cure, researchers are constantly trying to discover more and more about the disease. Alzheimer's disease is a very difficult disease to deal with for anyone involved, but researchers are trying their best to find a cure for this terrible disease. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease with accompanying behaviors. In this disease, the orderly system of the brain is damaged and no longer functions properly. “The brains of Alzheimer's disease victims appear shrunken, particularly in much of the neocortex, the outer layer of gray matter responsible for higher brain functions such as thinking and memory” (“Alzheimer's Disease,” 2015). It usually begins with mild memory loss of recent events. This memory loss slowly combines with forgetfulness, lack of hygiene, impaired judgment, and loss of concentration. The later symptoms… half of the article… new treatments and early diagnosis. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, but there is no cure. As the disease progresses, patients get worse and worse until they die. This disease is caused by a buildup of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain, which do not allow the brain to function properly. Genetics are also believed to play a role (Whitehouse, 2016). All of these changes in the brain are linked to the personality and behavioral changes that occur within a patient. Since there is no real cure, the correct care for an Alzheimer's patient is essential to keep him at the best of his ability. There are a few known treatments, but scientists are constantly trying to understand more about this mysterious disease. Because of all the changes a person must undergo, Alzheimer's disease is very traumatic for both the patient and the family.