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According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior.  Often times the symptoms develop slowly and get worse over the course of time, becoming so severe that they interfere with daily tasks. It is not a normal part of aging, and though the greatest known risk factor is increasing age, the majority of people are over 65 years old. 

Alzheimer’s gets worse with time, as it is a progressive diseases.  Most people live on average eight years after their symptoms become noticeable, but survival can range from four to 20 years, depending on health conditions and age.

There is no cure of Alzheimer’s, but treatments for symptoms are available and research continues.   And although treatment will not stop the progress of the disease, it does temporarily slow the worsening of symptoms and improves the quality of life for those along their journey of memory loss.