Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a relatively common condition whose prevalence rises rapidly with age. Individuals with CKD are at a higher risk for development of perception, memory, judgment and reasoning loss - all of which are associated with Alzheimer's disease. In the December issue of Kidney Beginnings: The Magazine, Dr. Sam Fazio gives the facts about Alzheimer's disease. To view the full issue, go to http://www.aakp.org/newsletters/KB-The-Magazine/.

This article originally appeared in the December 2009 issue of Kidney Beginnings: The Electronic Newsletter.