Tireless advocate continues battle against Alzheimer's

Saturday, April 7th, 2012

Sylvia Mackey, wife of Colts legend, to be honored at annual Memory Ball The Alzheimer's Association's annual Memory Ball has drawn nine highly competitive dance couples, four well-known judges, including Maryland's first lady, and nearly 700 guests. But the star of the evening will likely be the ball honoree, Sylvia ... continue reading

What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? A Visual Primer

Monday, October 31st, 2011

As many as 35 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia among adults over 60 years of age. That figure could reach 115 million by 2050 , concludes the nonprofit Alzheimer’s Disease International . In the U.S., about 5 percent of adults 65 to 74 have ... continue reading

Alzheimer’s Association applauds hero Sherry Pearce

Friday, September 30th, 2011

With more than 35 million people living with dementia around the world and nearly 15 million Americans caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, this global epidemic demands the same attention as its…

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