Get Real!

Studies have shown the average age of an Alzheimer's patient is 80 years old. However, the degree of denial within families is incredible and ranges from this can't be happening to we'll take care of this at home. In reality, it is extremely difficult,if not impossible, for an 82 year old spouse to take care of an 85 year old partner. Yet this is exactly what is happening everyday. Researchers predict there will be a major surge in the number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's starting in 2011. The question is, what are you doing today to prepare for the possibility of being afflicted with Alzheimer's over the next few decades? The threat of dementia impacting a family member is real. Education and advance planning are key elements in staying one step ahead of this dreadful disease.