Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that reduces memory and other mental function, in older adults. It gradually progresses to a level that impairs normal basic functioning in a person. The disease is not a normal part of aging and requires care. About 50 million people suffer from dementia worldwide.
Some interesting facts about Alzheimer’s Disease:
Alzheimer’s disease was discovered by Alois Alzheimer in Germany in 1901. In 1994, World Alzheimer’s Day was introduced in Edinburgh. In 2009, World Alzheimer's reports started being published by the ADI and since 2012, the whole of September has been declared World Alzheimer's Month.
Purple is the color used to signify World Alzheimer’s Day
- Social media posts using #WorldAlzheimersMonth
- Share a post on 21st September with #WorldAlzheimersDay
- Educate yourself about Alzheimer’s and spread the knowledge or the links you read to your friends and family
The theme for World Alzheimer’s Day 2022 is the “Power of Knowledge”. The theme focuses on educating ourselves and others around us about dementia, how it affects people, the warning signs, and how to support people with dementia.
There is no available cure for Alzheimer’s disease, although methods exist that may help slow down the progression of the condition. There are also medicines to help with symptoms and allow for a better life. There is also a lot of support available to better manage and cope with the condition. However, research is progressing in many directions to reduce the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
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