Alois Alzheimer

Alois Alzheimer was a German psychiatrist and neurologist, best known for his research on a specific type of dementia now named Alzheimer's disease. In 1906, he identified the condition after observing a patient named Auguste Deter, who had memory loss and behavioral changes. Alzheimer noted abnormal brain structures, including plaques and tangles, which are now understood to be associated with the disease. His work laid the foundation for understanding Alzheimer's disease, which affects millions globally and is characterized by memory decline, confusion, and difficulties with daily activities as it progresses. His contributions remain crucial in the study of neurodegenerative disorders.