Learn about Alzheimer's disease

As many as 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and that number will grow as our population ages. Alzheimer’s is a progressive, fatal disease that is now the country’s seventh-leading cause of death. Today, someone develops Alzheimer’s every 71 seconds.

	What you can do The Alzheimer's Association is dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer's. Learn more Speak out Participate in Memory Walk or host your own event to raise funds Make a donation today. Help support our mission.

	Inside the Brain: An interactive tour
	Take the brain tour and find out how Alzheimer's affects the brain. As you view each slide, roll your mouse over any colored text to highlight special features of each image. START TOUR NOW ->

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