Every 4 seconds, someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease

The most important factor with Alzheimer's Disease is early detection. Screening methods have drastically improved in recent years and there appears to be a direct correlation between the number of quality studies published in the medical community to the level of care and patient longevity realized in the Alzheimer's population.

Some studies suggest a significantly higher risk for Alzheimer's for those with high blood pressure. They recommend a diet in foods that lower blood pressure and suggest other methods to lower blood pressure naturally.

Other studies indicate education can play a role in the development and progression of Alzheimer's Disease. Those with higher levels of education, who also engaged in cognitive development as a life style in later years (i.e. they did things to stimulate their mind) had a slower progression of the disease.

Family members are usually the first to notice changes in behavior of a loved one. Having a clear understanding of the most common Alzheimer's symptoms can open venues to a wider range of treatments and, in many cases, can delay the onset of the disease by several years.

Knowing the progression of this disease is also an important factor in planning for care of a loved one and in determining quality of life issues. Long term care insurance, short and long term health care options including: in home care, independent retirement living or skilled nursing home care are each a consideration in caring for aging parents.

Dementia and Alzheimer's worldwide is on the rise. There are currently over 4 million people in the United States who have Alzheimer's. This number is expected to nearly triple by 2050 as life expectancies increase and treatments improve. Alzheimer's and other forms of Dementia globally are currently estimated at over 35.6 million people.

Alzheimer's is no respecter of person. It affects both men and women, the rich, the poor, all nationalities, all occupations and all education levels. The common thread is age. Although some cases of early onset Alzheimer's do occur, 93 percent of all Alzheimer's cases in the United States are found in those above the age of 74.

There is a fair amount of information on the internet about Alzheimer's, but much of it is written in medical or scientific terminology. Our aim is to provide you the most relevant facts and resources in easy to understand Americaneese. We are in the process of compiling this information, and will add pages regularly, so sit back and enjoy!