There are 5.4 million people who have Alzheimer's. It cost 183 billion dollars in annual costs. Alz's is the 6th leading cause of death.
To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did.' When God takes something from your grasp, He's not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better. Concentrate on this sentence... 'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.
WE LOVE HIM BECAUSE HE FIRST LOVED US
1 John 4: 9-10

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

2012 Facts from the Alzheimer's Assoc.

Alzheimer's Association
Another new fact: In 2012, 15.4 million family & friends provided 17.5 billion hours of unpaid care. Alzheimer’s takes a devastating toll not just on those with the disease–but also on their caregivers. Share the facts and help us change the future. Click picture to make bigger.
Another new fact: In 2012, 15.4 million family & friends provided 17.5 billion hours of unpaid care. Alzheimer’s takes a devastating toll not just on those with the disease–but also on their caregivers. Share the facts and help us change the future.
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The Early, Mild to Moderate and Advanced stages of Alzheimer's in the brain.

The Early, Mild to Moderate and Advanced stages of Alzheimer's in the brain.

Seven Stages of Alzheimer's

1. No sign of congnitive impairment. 2. Very mild congnitive decline. 3. Mild congnitive decline. 4. Moderate congnitive decline. 5. Moderately severe congnitive decline. 6. Severe congnitive decline. 7. Very severe congnitive decline. (Congnitive pertains to the mental process of perception, memory, judgement, and reasoning, as contrasted with emotional and volitional processes.)

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