From the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (www.alzfdn.org):
Alzheimer's disease is a slow progressive brain disorder that results in the loss of memory and other cognitive functions. This disease eventually leads to death.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia.
It is estimated that 2.4 million to 4.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease and the incidence is rising as our population ages.
The prevalence of Alzheimer's disease doubles every five years between ages 65 and 95.
A rarer form of the disease, known as early onset Alzheimer's, can affect people as young as in their 30's.
Alzheimer's is the 7th leading cause of death in the US.
Do you know the early warning signs of Alzheimers?
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