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National Alzheimer's Disease Month President Reagan launched a national campaign against Alzheimer's disease 25 years ago when he proclaimed November as National Alzheimer's Disease Month in 1983. He advocated research as "the only hope for victims and families." The former president courageously announced his Alzheimer diagnosis to the public in 1994 and passed awayten years later. Now, as many as 5 million Americans are livingwith Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer's destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior severe enough to affectwork, lifelong hobbies or social life. Alzheimer’s gets worse over time, and it is fatal. There is an accelerating worldwide effort under way to find better ways to treat the disease, delay its onset, or prevent it from developing. In recognition of both National Alzheimer’s Disease Month (NADAM) and National Family Caregiver Month in November, the Alzheimer’s Association is offering resources for the 10 million family caregivers who provide daily comfort and care to individuals living with dementia. |
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