Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Alzheimer's and Aging Research Center: Putting the Elderly First



Alzheimer’s disease is very common among the elderly, but that doesn’t mean that it’s a normal part of aging.  It is a disease that affects the part of the brain that controls memory, thought, and language. Unfortunately, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s yet. In the United States alone, approximately 4 million people, many of them between the ages of 65 to 74, suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. It is also said that almost 50% of those aged 85 and up suffer from this disease. This alarming number of people affected by this disease is the reason why the Alzheimer's and Aging Research Center was founded in 1995. The organization supports scientists that conduct studies and try to find effective treatments for Alzheimer’s and other age-related health issues.

The goal of the Alzheimer’s and Aging Research Center is to find treatments and drugs that can help alleviate the symptoms of the disease and make life easier not just for those suffering from Alzheimer’s but also for the families who take care of them. Aside from funding the research, they also support research training as early as in the high school level and they also spread awareness of the disease and the progress being made in finding a cure. The organization believes that by collaborative efforts made by scientists, researchers, doctors, and other medical professionals, the elderly can live fuller lives, of course, with the support of their families, friends, and loved ones.

The Alzheimer’s and Aging Research Center isn’t just about one disease. They also support research that aims to help us understand the aging process better in order to provide better care for the elderly. The organization also focuses on other age-related diseases and chronic health issues that affect senior citizens such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes.

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