Common myths about Alzheimer’s Disease
Over the years, many myths have evolved about what Alzheimer's disease (AD) is, who gets it and how it affects people who have it.
Common myths include:
- Alzheimer's disease is a disease that only affects older people
While aging is the most common risk factor, Alzheimer's is not part of normal aging…
- Because someone in my family has Alzheimer's, I'm going to get it
Only 7% of cases are associated with early onset inherited Alzheimer's disease…
- There is a cure for Alzheimer's disease
At present there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease…
- Memory loss means Alzheimer's disease
Many people have trouble with their memory as they age but that doesn't mean they have Alzheimer's Disease…
For more common myths or information on AD check out the Alzheimer Society's website.
The Toronto Public library has also many helpful books on Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias.
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