Spotlight on Alzheimer's Disease - Alzheimer's Education

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Spotlight on Alzheimer's Disease: Concurrent with a growing aging population in many countries, the global number of Alzheimer's disease cases is on the rise. Whether experienced directly or indirectly via friend or family member, this disease will likely affect each one of us in some way in our lifetime. How is Alzheimer's disease diagnosed and what treatments are available? What is it like to live with the disease or take care of someone affected by it? The emotional and financial impact of Alzheimer's disease is a rapidly growing global concern.