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Alzheimer's and Dementia

Worldwide, 55 million people are living with Alzheimer's and other dementias.

Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease and the most common cause of dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease. It's an overall term that describes a group of symptoms.

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Your memory often changes as you grow older. But memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part of aging.

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Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

Approximately 12-18% of people age 60 or older are living with MCI. People with MCI may go on to develop dementia, while others will not. 

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Take our free, online course Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia to learn about stages, risk factors, treatments and more.

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