What is Alzheimer’s disease?

Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is a brain disorder characterized by excessive protein deposits in various parts of the brain. Other types of dementia include vascular dementia, Lewy body disease and frontotemporal dementia.

Am I at risk?
The risk for Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia increases with age. Family history is a factor. Recurrent head injury, even if mild, may also contribute. The same health issues that increase an individual’s risk of heart attack and stroke also increase the risk of dementia.

Take action to decrease your risk of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. Consult your physician regarding ways to protect your brain health.
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Now What ...

There are now more than 5 million people in the US living with Alzheimer's.*

Early detection allows early treatment. Current medications stabilize, rather than reverse the symptoms of dementia. There is evidence that medications are more effective when started early in the disease.**

Some risk factors for dementia, particularly vascular dementia, are potentially treatable.

*http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_alzheimers_statistics.asp
**http://www.namenda.com