Alzheimer's disease, a form of dementia, is one of the most feared diseases in the world, not only because of its effects but because of the emotional anguish it bestows on friends and family. Doctors continuously look for ways to develop treatments, and understand how it works. It continues to be an uphill battle as more people succumb to the disease. Here are some facts.
Alzheimer's affects more women than men.
More than two-thirds of those suffering from Alzheimer's in America are women, but apparently this is not due to gender, at least not directly. This figure is mainly due to the simple fact that women tend to live longer than men.
Onset of symptoms happens as early as 30 years old.
You don't have to be a senior citizen to show signs of early-onset Alzheimer's. In fact, about five percent of Americans have this type of dementia and can show symptoms of the disease even as young as 30 years old.
Many people aren't aware that they have it.
Sadly, millions of people all over the world who have Alzheimer's don't know they have it. In fact, in America alone, where there are about 5.4 million people with the disease, more than half aren't aware of their situation.
With clinical trials and more research, people continue the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Hopefully a cure will be available soon; for now, all people can do is work toward understanding and supporting those who are suffering from it.
Alzheimer's affects more women than men.
More than two-thirds of those suffering from Alzheimer's in America are women, but apparently this is not due to gender, at least not directly. This figure is mainly due to the simple fact that women tend to live longer than men.
Onset of symptoms happens as early as 30 years old.
You don't have to be a senior citizen to show signs of early-onset Alzheimer's. In fact, about five percent of Americans have this type of dementia and can show symptoms of the disease even as young as 30 years old.
Many people aren't aware that they have it.
Sadly, millions of people all over the world who have Alzheimer's don't know they have it. In fact, in America alone, where there are about 5.4 million people with the disease, more than half aren't aware of their situation.
With clinical trials and more research, people continue the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Hopefully a cure will be available soon; for now, all people can do is work toward understanding and supporting those who are suffering from it.
