Why Millennials Should Be Aware Of Alzheimer's...

Alzheimer's disease is a devastating illness that robs people of their memories, identities and lives. It's also something that's becoming more common as the our parents and other family members age. If you're in your 20s or 30s, this may not seem like a pressing concern—but it should be. People can get early-onset as early as 30 years old.

You should be aware of the risks and symptoms of Alzheimer's as this disease may affect you or your loved ones in the future.

Alzheimer's is the most common type of dementia. It is a degenerative disease that affects the brain, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Alzheimer's usually progresses slowly, but eventually takes away all of your ability to carry out everyday tasks.

Alzheimer’s disease affects people differently, depending on their age and other factors such as lifestyle choices. The signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s are similar in everyone but they tend to get worse over time if unchecked by treatment options like medication and alternative treatsMany families don't realize what they're getting into when they first discover that a loved one has Alzheimer's. This is a progressive, degenerative brain disease that gets worse over time; once it starts affecting someone you love, it will never go away completely (although there are some treatments available)..

Symptoms often develop gradually over several years before becoming severe enough for people to notice them in others around them too – like family members or friends who visit regularly at home with their loved ones who have this condition

The current stats on Alzheimer's are not great.

You may have heard that the current stats on Alzheimer's are not great. It affects more than 5 million Americans, is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and costs taxpayers $36.6 million every hour (that's $15 billion per day). If you think this sounds bad, this year it will cost nearly $321 billion including $206 billion in Medicare and Medicaid payments. And by 2050? You guessed it: Alzheimer's could cost nearly a trillion dollars!

Learning what to look for may help you recognize it early on.

If you're concerned about your risk of Alzheimer's, it’s important to take action. Learning what to look for may help you recognize it early on.

Signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s include:

• Memory loss that disrupts daily life

• Challenges in planning or solving problems

• Difficulties with interpreting visual information (like reading)

• New problems with words in speaking or writing

What's next...?

Many families don't realize what they're getting into when they first discover that a loved one has Alzheimer's. This progressive, degenerative brain disease gets worse over time; once it starts affecting someone you love, it will never go away completely (although there are some treatments available). 

Conclusion

Although Alzheimer's is a disease that affects millions of people every year... a diagnosis isn't the end and you can still create new memories with your loved one. If you're looking to help out and make a difference in the lives of those who are struggling with this disease, then you can help us continue to spread awareness and educate others, get involved by volunteering and/or donating to organizations to help . But first, it's important that you understand what Alzheimer's is so that if someone close to you develops symptoms like memory loss or confusion you all will know what they may be dealing with right away!