World Alzheimer's Day
World Alzheimer's Day takes place on September 21st, which takes place during World Alzheimer's Month. On World Alzheimer's Day, health organizations around the world focus on raising concerns about this disease.
Alzheimer's disease was the first diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease in 1906. Alzheimer's is a progressive brain disease. Memory and reasoning skills are slowly losing their ability as a result of the change. As someone has Alzheimer's, they will eventually lose the ability to do simple tasks. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia. Science hasn't found a cure for the disease at this time, nor is there a way to prevent the disease.
Alzheimer's disease affects 44 million people around the world. Alzheimer's disease in Western Europe is the most common of all the world's locations. North America is close behind. 5.5 million people have the disease in the United States. An Alzheimer's diagnosis is found in every 66 seconds in the United States.
As the population age, Alzheimer's affects a greater number of people. For example, Alzheimer's doubles in every five years are present in areas beyond the age of 65. Alzheimer's is expected that by 2050, 16 million people in the United States will have Alzheimer's by the year 2050.
Alzheimer's is the country's sixth leading cause of death. It's the seventh deadliest place on earth, around the world. In addition, the condition causes more disability and poor health than any other disease. People who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease have a life expectancy of between 4 and 8 years.
Not only does the individual with Alzheimer's disease suffer, but their caregivers and family members have a difficult time as well.. Caregivers often suffer with emotional and financial difficulties. Their physical fitness also declines. Alzheimer's disease's global cost is over $6 billion. The disease is projected to cost more than $1 trillion in the United States alone by 2050.
Learn how to celebrate #worldalzheimersday
On World Alzheimer's Day, many health agencies hold Alzheimer's walks. Many health organizations host Alzheimer's walks. To raise concerns about Alzheimer's, organizations around the world host seminars and public events. Buildings in the past, such as the CN Tower in Toronto and several downtown Chicago buildings have been lit purple, the color of Alzheimer's awareness.
Wear a purple bracelet or ribbon if you want to celebrate World Alzheimer's Day. To raise concern, attend a walk or other activity in your neighborhood to help spread the word. r's Association or Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI). Donate to Alzheimer's Association or Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI). Offer to find a support group for them and their caregivers if you know of a person with Alzheimer's.. Alzheimer's research is ongoing, so you can find a vaccine or cure for Alzheimer's.
If you've been affected by Alzheimer's disease, please share your experience with others. When posting on social media, use the hashtag #WorldAlzheimersDay.
History of the world alzheimer's day has a rich past.
In 1994, Alzheimer's Disease International commemorated its tenth anniversary. World Alzheimer's Day will be commemorated each year on September 21 as part of the organization's centennial.
