Month: November 2019

FACT #8. What’s good for the heart is good for the brain.  Adhering to a heart healthy diet and lifestyle regime has been shown to lend itself to AD prevention. … Read more »

FACT #7. The myth that memory loss is a normal part of aging works against early diagnosis of AD. Some medical professionals fall victim to this misperception.  Early screening, particularly… Read more »

Fact #6. Alzheimer’s medications (and other interventions) are most effective during the early course of the disease.  A huge number of people with AD are not fortunate enough to be… Read more »

FACT #5. Symptoms of AD commonly go untreated for the first 7 years of the disease (unless regular screening is performed).  This time span allows the disease ample time to… Read more »

FACT #4. After its onset, Alzheimer’s disease typically follows a 14-year course; diagnosis usually occurs during year number 8 through 10.