22 September 2016
The 21st September 2016 is World Alzheimer’s Day.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of Dementia. The disease is something
which manifests due to a build-up of excess protein plaques within the brain, leading to blockages.
World Alzheimer’s Day , is a day on which Alzheimer’s organizations around the world concentrate their efforts on raising awareness about Alzheimer’s and dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning.
According to the available statistics of Alzheimers.Net an approximate 44 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s disease or another type of Dementia.
…. A new drug has been discovered which is apparently able to destroy the build-up of protein plaques within the brain which lead to the disease. However, it can’t be understated that this could potentially be a seismic chapter in the ongoing battle against Alzheimer’s.
So, this World Alzheimer’s Day, amidst all of the despair that this disease sadly brings, we can take a moment to enjoy the glow of hope. Hope that there may be light at the end of the tunnel which is Alzheimer’s disease.
Best Wishes
Incontinence UK Team
www.incontinenceuk.co.uk
