November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month

It is estimated there are over 16 million people worldwide that have Alzheimer's. Currently, we don't know what causes it and there is no cure. This week we're featuring books with some great older characters to honor those working to find a cure or helping to make anyone with alzheimer's life better.

Alzheimer’s (AHLZ-high-merz) disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys a person’s memory and ability to learn, reason, make judgments, communicate and carry out daily activities. As Alzheimer’s progresses, individuals may also experience changes in personality and behavior, such as anxiety, suspiciousness or agitation, as well as delusions or hallucinations.

Although there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s, new treatments are on the horizon as a result of accelerating insight into the biology of the disease. Research has also shown that effective care and support can improve quality of life for individuals and their caregivers over the course of the disease from diagnosis to the end of life.

Some websites with more information:

Alzheimer's Association

About Alzheimer's