US Medical Term · conditions
Alzheimer's Disease
Enfermedad de Alzheimer
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Alzheimer's Disease |
| Spanish (Español) | Enfermedad de Alzheimer |
| Chinese (中文) | 阿茲海默症 |
| Korean (한국어) | 알츠하이머병 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Bệnh Alzheimer |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Sakit na Alzheimer |
| Portuguese (Português) | Doença de Alzheimer |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | โรคอัลไซเมอร์ |
| Japanese (日本語) | アルツハイマー病 |
What it means
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ability to carry out simple tasks. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. Abnormal protein deposits called amyloid plaques and tau tangles damage and kill brain cells over time. Early symptoms include forgetting recent events, getting lost in familiar places, and trouble with language. As it advances, people may not recognize family members or be able to care for themselves. There is no cure, but medications and supportive care can temporarily slow symptom progression.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My mother has Alzheimer's disease and can no longer live alone safely.
Mi madre tiene la enfermedad de Alzheimer y ya no puede vivir sola de manera segura.
I am concerned about my memory loss and wonder if it could be Alzheimer's.
Me preocupa mi pérdida de memoria y me pregunto si podría ser Alzheimer.
We need resources for caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Necesitamos recursos para los cuidadores de pacientes con la enfermedad de Alzheimer.
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
G30 Alzheimer's diseaseRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026