National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month in November shines a spotlight on the most common form of dementia. There is no cure for this disease that affects nearly 5.4 million Americans, and the number is growing.
While the entire month is dedicated to raising awareness about the disease, it also focuses on increasing support for caregivers and sharing available resources.
If you think it only affects seniors, you'd be wrong. Early-onset Alzheimer's targets those under the age of 65. Over time, the disease becomes debilitating because of its progressive nature. Available treatments slow the progression, but there is no cure.
For more information, visit:
https://www.seniorliving.org/memory-care/alzheimers/awareness/
https://www.alz.org/abam/overview.asp
https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/alzheimers-and-brain-awareness-month-2024
https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/alzheimers-and-brain-awareness-month-2024