A handout on Alzheimer's disease says, "Alzheimer's is the third leading cause of dementia in older persons. It only affects the elderly, it causes marked deterioration in mental functioning without emotional disturbances, and it has no cure." Which portion of this statement is accurate?
a. It is accurate to say that Alzheimer's only affects the elderly.
b. It is accurate to say that Alzheimer's has no cure.
c. It is accurate to say that Alzheimer's is the third leading cause of dementia.
d. It is accurate to say that Alzheimer's does not cause emotional disturbances.
B
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