Alzheimer's Disease Causes

Scientists still don't fully understand what causes Alzheimer's Disease, but a great deal of research is being conducted around the world, and a lot of progress has been made, particularly in the past 5 years.

The research into the causes and possible cures for Alzheimer's Disease are very important areas of research. Understanding the causes should lead to more effective, targeted treatments and additional options for treating the disease in the future.

At this stage, scientists generally agree that there is unlikely to be a single clear cause for Alzheimer's. What is clear is that Alzheimer's develops as a result of a very complex cascade of biological processes that take place over many years inside the brain.

A person's genetic make up can directly influence the chances for the onset and development of Alzheimer's. A person's genes are inherited from their biological parents and passed along family lines to their biological children.