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What region of the body or organ does alzheimer's affect?
Posted 1 year ago in Alzheimer's by BeautifulProtector
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Anonymous
Alzheimer's primarily affects the brain. However, complications from the disease can result in pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and injuries from falling.
Anonymous
Alzheimer's disease affects the brain; it is not a normal part of aging.
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