June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, which provides an opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and how to start a conversation with someone who is showing signs of the disease.
Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible brain disease that slowly damages memory, the ability to think and, eventually, the ability to carry out daily tasks. Alzheimer’s is also the most common type of dementia, a general term for memory loss and changes to other cognitive abilities and behavior that are severe enough to interfere with daily life.
Warning Signs Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease can be confused with normal aging, so it’s important to know the difference. For example, sometimes forgetting why you walked into a room is a normal sign of aging, but not recognizing a room in your house may be a warning sign of Alzheimer’s.
