June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Every year the month aims to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s and dementia. The month is a great opportunity for individuals, businesses, and charities to hold events to support awareness. Here’s what we know. Alzheimer’s vs. Dementia Often “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s” are used interchangeably, however, these two conditions aren’t the same. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive form of dementia and dementia is a … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting 5.2 million Americans over the age of 65 and women account for almost two-thirds. Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging, but the chances of developing the disease do increase the older we get. Sometimes, Alzheimer’s can affect younger people. These rare cases of the disease are called early-onset Alzheimer’s. What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological disorder in which the death of brain cells … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Disease
