Edited By: Krista Mc’Farlene
Alzheimer’s disease is a word many of us are familiar with. But do we know enough about the disease and how it may impact our lives – how it begins, what it does and what cures are available? These FAQs seek to provide a well-rounded foundation on Alzheimer’s disease.
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1. What is Alzheimer’s disease?
2. What is dementia? Dementia is a loss of thinking, remembering and reasoning skills that tends to interfere with a person’s daily life and activities.
3. How many people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease? (…) it is believed that more than 5 million Americans may have Alzheimer’s disease.
5. What are the stages in the development of Alzheimer’s disease?
6. What causes Alzheimer’s disease?
Age is the most well-known risk for Alzheimer’s disease. However, lifestyle factors such as diet and physical exercise as well as long-term health conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes may also play a role.
7. If you become forgetful as you get older, does that mean you will get Alzheimer’s disease?
8. Why is early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s important?
9. Are there any medicines to treat Alzheimer’s disease?
10. Is there anything I can do to prevent Alzheimer’s disease?
Keith N. Larsen - Lincoln NE 