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Alzheimers Disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. There are many issues why it is a global health issue today. It is among the most expensive diseases world wide and the health care system cannot sustain the costs of this kind of health care. There are several things the health care system is able to do in order to prevent the risk of Alzheimers disease and related conditions. A current policy development issue is towards the impact of age-related cognitive challenges in this world towards addressing dementia. 

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Progressive mental deterioration that can occur in middle or old age, due to generalized degeneration of the brain. It is the most common cause of premature senility.

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The main symptoms and signs of Alzheimers disease are memory loss and confusion. There are several other symptoms and signs which include mental decline, difficulty thinking and understanding things, making things up, inability to do simple things or recognize common things.
Behavior changes are normal which includes aggression, irritability, difficulty with self care, and wandering/getting lost.
There are mood changes to such as mood swings, anger, loneliness.

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In order to diagnose Alzheimer's and dementia, professional doctors conduct tests to the brain in which accesses the memory impairment and other thinking skills. They judge the functional abilities and identity the changes of the brains behaviors.

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I did the Alzheimer's Walk last year to raise money for a cure. I walked in honor of my grandma who passed away from Alzheimers' Disease.

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There is no cure that truly exists, but medications and management strategies can temporarily improve symptoms and the quality of life for those suffering.

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There is nothing proven to prevent Alzheimer's disease but there are things you can do in order to make sure you brain stays healthy such as eating a balanced diet, avoid smoking, taking important care of your mental health, and being physically and mentally active!

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Can we see a future without Alzheimer's Disease? 

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Can we see a future without Alzheimer's Disease? 

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Nothing is ever for certain when it comes to diseases and health issues world-wide, but prevention is something that can occur and possibly end the disease altogether. The Walk for Alzheimer's raises funds to research further into a future without Alzheimer's disease.

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The brain of an Alzheimer’s patient is smaller than the brain of a healthy individual. The brain begins to shrink down to as little as one-third than the normal size during the progression of Alzheimer's.