Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia

Demential is a general term for the loss of memory and other abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. Today it is estimated that 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s. That includes 12% of those over the age of 65 and nearly 50% of those aged 85 and older.Because 70% of those with Alzheimer’s live at home, the impact of ...