Definition of "alzheimer's" []

• A progressive form of presenile dementia that is similar to senile dementia except that it usually starts in the 40s or 50s; first symptoms are impaired memory which is followed by impaired thought and speech and finally complete helplessness (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

• "But my work is still "homemaking", I take care of 8-10 alzheimer's patients in a home environment."
• "So I bought several pairs and it reminded me of when back several years ago I worked in an alzheimer's retirement home and I always took care of a patient that wanted her pantyhose on and would ask for them."
• "Applauding a Senator is sort of like humoring your grandfather who has alzheimer's. mjm"