“Most people with Alzheimer’s have the late-onset form of the disease, in which symptoms become apparent in their mid-60s. Researchers have not found a specific gene that directly causes late-onset Alzheimer’s. However, having one form of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene does increase a person’s risk”

National Institute on Aging

“As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, people experience greater memory loss and other cognitive difficulties. Problems can include wandering and getting lost, trouble handling money and paying bills, repeating questions, taking longer to complete normal daily tasks, and personality and behavior changes. People are often diagnosed in the mid-alzheimer’s stage. ”

National Institute on Aging

“More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and its the 6th leading cause of death in the United States.  1 in 3 of seniors die with alzheimer’s disease or another dementia.”

alzheimer’s association

“Worldwide, 50 million people are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease and the most common form of dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease. It’s an overall term that describes a group of symptoms. ”

Alzheimer’s Association