Did you know that there are an estimated 5.3 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease right now? Although this represents a very small portion of the U.S. population (less than 2% according to 2014 numbers), Alzheimer’s stands out because it is one of the very few diseases that cannot be prevented, cured, or slowed down. Even if it does not impact a majority of Americans directly, the nature of the disease is such that it has a huge impact on both the person suffering, and their family and friends. But what is Alzheimer’s disease? Let’s take a closer look at this disease in-depth to better understand what it is, what can be done, and how to care for those living with Alzheimer’s.
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