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Myths About Alzheimer’s

  • Reality: Age is a significant risk factor, but Alzheimer's isn't just something that impacts the elderly.  

  • Reality: While some forgetfulness can be expected as we age, the memory loss associated with Alzheimer's is different. It's important to understand the differences between typical age-related changes and symptoms of AD.

  • Reality: Improvements in medical science have led to the creation of biomarker tests  that offer possibilities for earlier detection of Alzheimer's. These tests make it possible to diagnose the disease before a person passes away.

  • Reality: There is no cure for Alzheimer’s yet, but there are medicines and ways to help manage the symptoms. New medicines show promise in treating the disease itself. Scientists are working hard to find better ways to diagnose, treat, and prevent Alzheimer’s.

  • Reality: Living a healthy life can help lower the risk of Alzheimer’s, even for people who the disease run in their family. However, there is no sure way to completely prevent the disease.