World Alzheimer's Month

The whole month of September is dedicated to bringing awareness for Alzheimer's. One out of ten people is diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's affects older people which is very common. However, younger people beginning at nineteen years old can get Alzheimer's. Although it is very rare for a young person to get Alzheimer's, memory loss is not one of its symptoms. 

Alzheimer's has different symptoms depending on the age of the person, underlying conditions, and genetics. Alzheimer's in a young person affects movement while memory loss is more common in older people. This makes it difficult to understand Alzheimer's. Every September 21st is World Alzheimer's day, a day to donate and give support in finding a cure. Also, a day to learn more about Alzheimer's. 

Alzheimer's can also affect a person before they turn fifty years old. Forgetfulness, memory loss, and not able to retain recent information are other symptoms of Alzheimer's. Changes in behavior are the most difficult part to understand as a caretaker. Yet, there are resources for caretakers to cope with the changes in behavior. Here are more resources about Alzheimer's.

World Alzheimer's Day:
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/world-alzheimers-day

Alzheimer Organization:
https://www.alz.org/

September is World Alzheimer's Month:
https://neurology.ufl.edu/2020/08/31/september-is-world-alzheimers-month/

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