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Posted: 21 Sep 2014 09:09 AM PDT
Sept. 21 is World Alzheimer's Day. This day was established by Alzheimer's Disease International in 1994 as a day to build awareness and education about a condition that can affect people as young as 40 to 50 years old.
The World Health Organization suggests that there are 35 million people who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's worldwide and this number is projected to double in the next 20 years; in the United States, Alzheimer's is the sixth leading cause of death among adults aged 18 years or older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention How to care for people with Alzheimer's and how to afford their care is a major concern for health professionals and governments alike. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. It seriously affects the parts of the brain that control memory, orientation, thinking, comprehension, learning capacity, language, calculation, and judgment. It tends to be diagnosed after the age of 65, but can occur in younger folks as well. While scientists still don't understand the cause of Alzheimer's, the current thinking is that, like many other chronic diseases, it is multifactorial—in other words, there are many factors that increase the risk. The most important thing to know about Alzheimer's is that dementia is not a normal part of aging and there is a lot you can do to help reduce the risk of serious cognitive health issues. In case you are wondering what normal age-related memory loss is compared to Alzheimer's,, you can check out this chart from the Alzheimer's Association: typical memory loss compared to Alzheimer's. As with many health issues, early prevention helps a lot. Even if you are young, there is much you can do to increase the odds that your brain stays healthy throughout your life. This is especially important for someone who has a family member with dementia. Share this blog post with your social networks to show your support of Alzheimer's awareness. Be well, Dr. Jamie This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Shaklee Health Wise: World Alzheimer’s Day, Sept. 21
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