What does AA mean in NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible neurodegenerative condition that progresses over time. It damages brain cells, causing memory loss, confusion, impaired judgment, and changes in behavior.

Alzheimer’s can only be definitively diagnosed by a medical professional. If you are concerned about your memory or behavior, visit your doctor for an evaluation.

Currently there is no cure for Alzheimer’s but there are treatments to help manage symptoms and slow the progress of the disease. Talk to your doctor about the most suitable treatment plan for you or your loved one.

Age is the greatest known risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s, with most people being diagnosed after age 65. However, younger people can also develop early-onset Alzheimer's.

Yes! Keeping a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, exercising regularly, and challenging your mind with activities like reading and puzzles may all help reduce your risk of developing dementia later in life.

Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a group of symptoms related to cognitive decline including memory problems, language issues, impaired judgment and behaviors changes; however memory loss alone does not necessarily indicate dementia as it could be caused by other ailments such as depression or vitamin deficiency. Dementia can be caused by many different illnesses including Alzheimer’s disease.

While researchers continue to search for ways to prevent or delay the onset of this devastating illness, currently there is no sure way to stop it from occurring or progressing in individuals who have it already. However as mentioned before making positive lifestyle choices such as getting regular exercise and eating nutritious foods may lower your risk of developing dementia.