T:More Than <num> Americans Have Alzheimers. 	Q:Confirming longstanding predictions that AD will approach EPIDEMIC proportions in the <location> Seniors has come true. A new report from the <institution> of <location> has found that more than <num> million ppl now do suffer with this DD. Mind robbing disease. this represents approximetaly a <num>% increase from <time_period> ago and the numbers have Horribly doubled since <date> according to the study released from the <institution> <num> out of every <num> ppl over the age of <age> now has this disease:: this includes the half over <age> with it as well Between <date> and <date> Alzheimer deaths or deaths associated with AD had rose <num>% This is a real startling amount of PPL and it really hit a chord with me . <professional_practitioner> do predict that <num> ppl that are above age <age> plus will have this disease UNLESS new research is being done The President of the <institution> says there is HOPE Right now there are <num> drugs in Clininical Trials for AD. that with newer more advanced Diagnostic tools may have the potential to change the ways that this disease is growing and contiuing to grow at a very alarming rate . You can read about more of this in the resources and clinical trial going on right now I pray fervently that some day we can do something about this disease that literally ROBS us of our loved ones God Bless <name>	A:Reseach costs money and we all can help by just buying a coffee and donating when  Alzheimers Coffee Day  arrives I will let you know Also <institution> does accept donations for research. This is (research) is greatly need to help and try to stop the AD from coming on or help those with it maybe slow the progreession of the disease Call your local <institution> office and see what you might be able to do to help <name> The numbers of ppl with this Disease are going to and are rising lets see what we can all do to try and help that. It is a horrid disease that LITERALLY robs you and your loved ones. Of so much


A:There are also many under the age of <age> being dx with AD, FTD, & Vascular dementia.  


A:Checking into info on those other disorders/diseases You are more than welcome to post what you have gone thru <name> and what you may know about them as well <name>


A:This DD makes me so angry at times and other times I am so sad for what I ahve seen and for what has become of my Dad it is so hard to see him this way but I know I could not have him away from me


A:Even though I was rediagnosed with Vascular Dementia, I feel I have Alzheimer's along with it.  I watched Aliens for the <num> time during the nite last nite, & only remembered the little girl in it & not much else.  It was like I was seeing it for the first time.  I was a bit shook from the experience.  I'm fine now BUT am conserned.  <name>


A:<name>You have concerns to be scared hun IMHOI would be asking again for another re testing perhaps from another <professional_practitioner> or if your <professional_practitioner> has always looked after you then him of courseWould this HAVE anything to do with stress over <name>'s working hun at all and being alone alot more? Be well and let me know Luvs<name>


A:How are you doign hun and <name> at his job? 


A:<name> is doing great in the new job, but some evenings when he gets home his back is killing him from all the walking other times he's ok.  I'm fine too & wil ask my <professional_practitioner> for a <diagnostic_test> with contrast medium.  He can always say no, lol.  May even go back on the <medicine> too.  <professional_practitioner> said when we think i'm ready he'll fix it up.  


A:I bet <name>'s back is sore but I also am able to bet he feels good about working again EHI am hoping your <professional_practitioner> will say yes Just give him the <name> talk lol. Be well and keep me posted please Say hello to <name> for me as well Luvs <name>


A:This number of people afflicted with Alzheimer's was posted about <time_period> ago. Can you imagine the numbers now of ppl with AD, even with research and meds sometimes it is caught too late in the stages to do anything We have to help as much as we can too support our Local <institution> and the fundraising events they do for Research. Our Seniors and loved ones do deserve this . IMHO. <name>


A:Alzheimer's disease affects approximately <num> people in the <location>. It's a progressive disease that affects the brain and can result in: Loss of memory Loss of ability to think and speak clearly Loss of ability to perform everyday tasks Changes in behavior Although there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease,  there are prescription medications and other treatments that can help slow the progression of symptoms,  improve ability to perform everyday tasks,  and help maintain independence. If you or someone you are caring for is suffering from Alzheimer's disease,  you may want to talk with the <professional_practitioner> about a unique Alzheimer's medication called <medicine> (<medicine>). It works in an entirely different way than all of the other Alzheimer's therapies on the market and has been shown in clinical trials to safely and effectively treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.  *** Please do check out the Resources in Yellow at side for more information on this medication as well . <name>


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A: can check this out as well There is hope out thereI have lost both parents to ADThanks <name>


A:AS well the local chapters of the <institution> DOES so appreciate VOLUNTEERS to deliver  meals and or just go and visit with shut ins . I know how sad and lonely I feel when sick and I would love to have someone just come in to yak with me ya knowGive it a thoughtAlzheimer's rate increasing dramatically daily, weekly and monthly Need all the help they can get and not just monetary <name>


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A:Bringing to the top for newer members to check out<name>


A:. PLEASE do anything you can possibly do to help out with this DD . We are losing our Elders at an alarming rate. . Everywhere in the World. IN al my time working in Geriatrics I saw one Oriental and one Native person That is because they are TOTALLY revered in those cultures We couold take lessons from that IMHO . God Bless our Seniours and AD loved ones. <name>
