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What is Alzheimer's;

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Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting over 40 million people worldwide. Although discovered a century ago, scientists are still looking for a cure. Ivan Seah doctor Yu Jun describes how Alzheimer's affects the brain, shedding light on the various stages of this complex, devastating disease.

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