Alzheimer's Disease:
Early Detection Matters

There are 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's© disease. These signs help a growing public to understand the difference between Alzheimer's and normal aging. Along with the advice of a doctor, these signs are critical to detecting Alzheimer's.

Early detection = time to plan for the future.

• Early detection translates into a better quality of life for a longer period of time.
• In the early stages of the Alzheimer's disease, individuals still have an ability to understand their symptoms and make decisions regarding treatment, care and planning.
• Those who are diagnosed correctly have more time to participate in clinical trials that lead to new treatments.

Funds from the American Express Members Project will enable the Alzheimer's Association to:

• Collaborate with other health leaders and combine resources to get the word out about the importance of early detection of Alzheimer’s disease.
• Engage people with Alzheimer's to be advocates allowing them to tell their story about how early detection of Alzheimer’s changed their lives.
  
• Increase public education about the importance of early detection of Alzheimer’s via paid advertising, public relations and other forms of proactive communications.
  
• Promote participation in clinical trials of ground breaking treatments.
  
• Educate physicians about the 10 Warning Signs and patient support services.
  
• Empower those who suspect they may have Alzheimer's to find the help and hope they need.
  

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