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BC Advantage - 2021 Issue 9
September is Alzheimer's Month
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive and irreversible neurologic disorder that affects areas of the brain involved in thought, memory, and learning. Though the words Alzheimer's and dementia are often used interchangeably, dementia covers a group of brain disorders that cause problems with thinking, memory, and behavior. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia and may account for 60-70% of cases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Alzheimer's and other types of dementia are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide.World Alzheimer's Month is observed every year in September to raise awareness about dementia and address...
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