Plus: Myths vs. facts of dementia |
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UNITE. FIGHT.
Let's end Alzheimer's together.
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Common myths and misconceptions about Alzheimer's.
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Myth: Memory loss is a natural part of aging.
Fact: Alzheimer's is more than occasional memory loss. It's a disease that causes brain cells to malfunction and ultimately die.
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Myth: Alzheimer's and dementia are the same thing.
Fact: Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's is a specific disease and the most common cause of dementia.
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Myth: Flu shots and other vaccines increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Fact: As of today, there have been no peer-reviewed and published studies linking these vaccines to the risk of dementia.
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