ALZHEIMER’s & BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the common forms of dementia, an illness affecting cognitive well-being. The exact causes still remain a mystery. It happens usually in people older than 65 years of age but if someone is having Alzheimer’s below the age of 65, it would be alarming. Alzheimer’s disease kills off brain cells, leading to massive tissue loss; eventually memory and awareness are greatly reduced.

• 6th leading cause of death in the United States

• Since 2000, death from heath disease has decreased while death from Alzheimer’s disease has increased

• 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s

• Lifespan averages around 8 years after noticeable symptoms

It is important to know that not all the memory issues related to aging can be connected with Dementia or Alzheimer’s. Forgetting names, misplacing keys, and any other annoying condition is normal.