Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia caused by protein deposits within the brain that lead to a progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills. It affects approximately 5.8 million people in the United States, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. While most of the people who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are over 65, some younger people (under age 65) are also diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s a quick rundown about the symptoms, diagnosis and …
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About Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects more than 24 million people worldwide. With it being incurable, a person’s memory, behavior, and thinking can all be affected permanently. …
If you have a family member living with dementia, chances are you’ve wondered if dementia patients can live alone. You’re probably understandably concerned about their condition and if they are …
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a movement to educate and raise international awareness. Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most frightening diseases to plague our aging population around the world. …
We’ve announced a collaborative agreement with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and the importance of wearing medical IDs for people …
For those of you unfamiliar with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), it is a neurological or brain disorder that destroys memory and thinking ability. Eventually, the disease progresses to the point that …