Three pounds of tissue create an entire universe inside your head. Isn't that amazing?
And the development of memories creates personal and social identity. Our memories are core to our being. They remind us of who we are.
When disease and disorder rob the brain of memory and language, they alter what makes each person unique. So when Alzheimer’s takes hold, your identity, security, and freedom are all at stake.
The brain is what makes you you. That's why protecting your brain is protecting your whole world.
The scary reality is that 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. So what can you do about it?
