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Who was the first person to get Alzheimer's? The Story of Auguste Deter

Over 55 million people worldwide are currently living with Alzheimer's disease, a condition first described over a century ago. So, who was the first person to get Alzheimer's, marking the beginning of our understanding of this devastating disease? Her name was Auguste Deter, and her journey would become a landmark case in medical history.

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