Definition of "alzheimers" []

• 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.

• "Sorry everyone, my alzheimers is is causing me to make these irrational statements. micala"
• ""wife just called -- tests came back and it's cancer. i could handle that maybe, but mom's run away from the nursing home again and grandpa's alzheimers is getting worse. i never thought it would be so hard to turn 60.""
• "Biomarkers are currently being used in developing treatments for many forms of cancer, as well as for many diseases such as alzheimers, cardiovascular and hepatitis-C."