According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are currently 5.7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States, and it is the only leading cause of death that is yet to have a cure. A new study from the Centers for Disease Control … Read more
The baby boomer generation, people between 1946 and 1964, grew up in an environment different from the one in which their parents came of age. The Vietnam War played a huge role in shaping how boomers view the world in which they live. Many members of the boomer generation were asked to “pay any price” … Read more
Dementia is a term that is used to describe several different brain ailments. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. In order for a person’s condition to be diagnosed as dementia, that person must be experiencing an impairment in their ability to live independently and function socially. While we don’t yet know enough … Read more
