Do you know the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's Disease? Are you aware of the plight of caregivers -- the friends and loved ones who care for Alzheimer's patients? These topics and more are covered in this presentation created by J-NEX Media for the Alzhemer's Association. For more information, please go to www.alzla.org.

commercials against alzheimer. 1 minute film tells the story of an old person getting more and more demented.

Documentary of people with AD

Alzheimer's Disease is the #1 type of dementia in the elderly -- about 60-80% of cases. About 4 million Americans. Occurs between ages 40-90, is progressive, and causes memory loss, global cognitive dysfunction, personality changes, and loss of independence due to poor executive functioning. It comes on slowly, usually starting with short-term memory loss. It is hard on the 3 million family members/friends taking care of those with Alzheimer's Disease, costing about $47,000 a year, including the personality changes that can range from having no personality to being hostile. We don't know what causes Alzheimer's Disease and we don't have a cure, though medicines help delay the progressive symptoms. Only on autopsy are the classic brain findings seen: amyloid-beta protein deposits and intracellular neurofibrillary tangles. These 2 findings are thought to be results on an underlying pathologic process that destroys the brain cells.

A protest held on June 20th 2008 to highlight the lack of care and financial support for people with dementia. Actor Kevin Whately and MP George Galloway also attended. Dementia occurs when the brain is affected by specific diseases or conditions. The most common form is Alzheimer's disease. Other types include vascular dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies. As the condition gets worse, people need help, support and care. Services are not properly funded and some people are forced to sell their homes to get the help they need. For more information about all types of dementia, visit the Alzheimer's Society website:

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