Turkish Journal of Geriatrics 1998 , Vol 1, Issue 2
Alzheimer's Disease
Esen Saka TOPÇUOĞLU, Kaynak SELEKLER
Hacettepe Üniversitesi Hastanesi, Nöroloji Anabilim Dalı-ANKARA The prevalence of Alzheimer's disease ranges from 3-11% in persons over ages 65 years and is a significant problem in aging. A great deal of research has been conducted recently; and the knowledge of the clinical characteristics, neuropathology, genetics, and possible treatments will be summarised. Keywords : Alzheimer's Disease, Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Genetics, Clinics, Treatment