Alzheimer’s Disease
Education, Awareness, and Support
What Are Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Although everyone is unique, experts have identified common warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, including:
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Memory loss, especially of recent events, names, places, and other new information
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Confusion about time and place
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Struggling to complete familiar tasks such as brushing one’s teeth
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Trouble finding appropriate words, for example, in a sentence
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Difficulties in judging situations
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Changes in mood and personality
Did You Know?
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Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disorder, NOT a normal part of aging
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More than 6.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s
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The number of Americans with Alzheimer’s is projected to surpass
13.8 million by 2060 -
More than 11 million American caregivers provide over 15.3 billion hours of unpaid care
Learn more about what you can do to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease here.
Do you need more information or support?
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Contact that Alzheimer’s Foundation of America for more details. Contact AFA’s Helpline:
Phone: 866-232-8484 • Text: 646-586-5283 • Web: www.alzfdn.org
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*Data courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that impacts memory, thinking and language skills, and the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. Dementia itself is not a disease, but a term used to describe symptoms such as loss of memory, loss of judgment, and other intellectual functions.