Alzheimer’s Disease is one of the most terrifying afflictions that can strike those approaching retirement age as it strips a person of their personality and leaves them helpless before death. This terrible disorder is though to afflict over five million Americans, mostly women, with that number only to grow as the Baby Boomers hit the prime age for the disease to develop. But what causes Alzheimer’s? While the exact cause if still unknown, there appears to be at least some genetic connection with onset of the disease at an early age. It is usually diagnosed by a series of mental test and, sometimes, testing brain fluids for traces of the protein that is associated with the disorder. However, there is limited knowledge on how to prevent or lessen the risk of developing the disease although there have been some links showing good cardio vascular health may help avoid it. If you think you are suffering from Alzheimer’s, it is a good idea to go to your doctor for confirmation since memory naturally fades with age and the odds of developing the disorder are, thankfully, far from certain.
See Pam Belluck, What Is Alzheimer’s Disease?, The New York Times, April 30, 2016.
Special thanks to Brian Cohan (Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Brian J. Cohan, P.C.) for bringing this article to my attention.
