Named after the doctor who discovered the onset of the disease in a deceased woman, Alzheimer's has grown well past what it once was. Estimates suggest that there are over six million Americans over the age of 65 that have Alzheimer's disease. Even beyond that over 65 group, there are countless others who have Alzheimer's. Many of us have had experiences with Alzheimer's disease and recognize the memory breakdown that occurs at onset, but the decline is also noticed elsewhere, as people lose their ability to remember if they ate, and even how to get dressed. Learn more about the disease at the first link below and about the dedicated month to the disease in the second link.

One of the biggest questions with Alzheimer's disease is how can I prevent this from impacting me? View some of the tips we have for you below and follow-up with the linked websites for more prevention tips.

A typical solution for many health ailments is exercise. In studies, exercise has been shown to help prevent the development of Alzheimer's, or slow the progression in those who already have symptoms. There's some belief that the increased blood flow and oxygen to the brain help benefit the development and retention of brain cells, thus staving off further progression of the disease.

Diet -

There are countless diets in the world today and some of them have been shown to lower the risk of Alzheimer's. A well-liked and well-known diet is the Mediterranean diet. Filled with sea food, fruits, vegetables, nuts and olive oil, the diet isn't the typical "American" diet. This heart-healthy diet has also been shown to protect the brain.

Social Lifestyle -

Staying connected to others has also been correlated to lower the chance of Alzheimer's disease and the chance of cognitive decline. This correlation came from observational studies, so the true mechanics of why this is the case aren't known, but it has seemed to slow the rate of development of the disease.

If you or a loved one has been impacted by Alzheimer's, don't hesitate to check out the resources below. We're all in this battle together and there is a lot of others out there who are in similar positions. Even if you don't know someone personally, you can check out the links below to see how you can help to address Alzheimer's and help others.