Dementia is a general term for memory loss and decline in mental ability that is severe enough to interfere with the activities of daily living. Worldwide, a new case of dementia arises every 7 seconds and Alzheimer's disease is the most feared, accounting for 60% to 80% of cases. In America, someone develops Alzheimer's disease every 71 seconds, with nearly 5.3 million Americans currently living with Alzheimer's. For those 55 years of age and older, 1 in 6 will develop some form of dementia, including Alzheimer's. There are about 11 million people who are designated as primary caregivers. 64% of Alzheimer's caregivers die or get hospitalized before their loved ones.
With statistics like these, we must race to find a cure.
Did you know that:
#1. People's brains begin to shrink when they are in their thirties? By the way, this doesn't mean you have Alzheimer's.
#2. An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan can evaluate the size and well-being of the anatomical features of your brain?
#3. An EEG (electroencepahlograph) scan which measures electrical activity in the brain will be able to determine how well your memory is working?
#4. Treatment can be initiated before extensive neuronal loss?
With statistics like these, we must race to find a cure.
Did you know that:
#1. People's brains begin to shrink when they are in their thirties? By the way, this doesn't mean you have Alzheimer's.
#2. An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan can evaluate the size and well-being of the anatomical features of your brain?
#3. An EEG (electroencepahlograph) scan which measures electrical activity in the brain will be able to determine how well your memory is working?
#4. Treatment can be initiated before extensive neuronal loss?
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