Every 67 seconds, someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimers disease. ShutterstockCurrently, 5.1 million Americans aged 65 or older suffer from Alzheimers disease; this number is expected to increase to more than 11 million by 2040 and more than 13 million by 2050 as the baby boomer generation ages. Alzheimers disease is not part of normal aging.
You may be familiar with Alzheimers disease, but did you know it has an impact on much more than just memory? Learn more about this condition that affects millions of individuals in the U.S., as well as their families and loved ones.
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