Thursday, February 27, 2014

Some facts

Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.

Did you know:  Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.

Did you know:  More than 5 million Americans are living with the disease.

Did you know: 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another dementia.

Did you know: In 2012, 15.4 million caregivers provided more than 17.5 billion hours of unpaid care valued at $216 billion.

Did you know: Nearly 15% of caregivers for people with Alzheimer's or another dementia are long-distance caregivers.

Please watch:

Alzheimer's Facts

For more information please visit:

Alz.org

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