What does ADR mean in BRITISH MEDICINE

Alzheimer's disease is a type of progressive dementia that affects memory and thinking. It gradually gets worse over time and can eventually lead to severe cognitive impairment or death.

ADR stands for Alzheimer's Disease Research.

Research into Alzheimer's disease helps us understand how the condition develops, why it progresses at different rates in different people, what treatments are available and how they can be made more effective, and ways to prevent dementia in at-risk populations.

Researchers involved in ADR studies include neurologists, psychologists, pharmacologists, geneticists, pathologists, epidemiologists, psychiatrists, bioinformaticians and other experts from related fields such as biochemistry and neuroscience. People living with dementia and their families are also invited to participate in some Alzheimer's disease research protocols.

You can learn more about Alzheimer's Disease Research by visiting websites of organizations dedicated to raising awareness for this field such as the Alzheimer's Association or by talking to your doctor or other health care provider who specializes in dementia care. Additionally many universities offer courses or degree programs focused on understanding the complexities of Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimers.