Welcome to the website of the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation. This site will serve as a launching point to help patients, family members, and caregivers gain a better understanding about Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological disorder characterized by a steady decline in cognitive ability. It is the most common form of dementia. There are several stages of the illness and some people may develop the early-onset form of the disease. In the United States, nearly 5 million citizens currently suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. Worldwide assessments place the total number of dementia cases between 20 and 30 million. With humans living longer, experts predict that the number of people Alzheimer’s affects will triple by 2050.
This homepage offers hyperlinks to several principal sections. Caregiver Resources connects users to a broad range of helpful sites. If you want to help out others, navigate to the ALZ Helper page to offer your services to someone in need. The helpful hints’ site discusses experiences gained from observations while caregiving. And for topics currently publicized in the media, our in the news section tackles these subjects.
Please investigate the whole site and explore. With any endeavor, the efforts of many can easily surpass those of the few; feel free to contribute your experience for the benefit of all. We'll all be the better for it.
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