As humans age, our bodies slowly deteriorate. Our bodies lose their youthful fortitude and succumb to the natural process of aging. We lose mental acuity, our bodies' biological processes slow, and we become more fragile. In this process of aging, for many, our minds also deteriorate. Many seniors in turn develop dementia, and a sizable portion of these seniors suffer from Alzheimer's disease. 

Alzheimer's is a disease that affects over 5 million Americans today. This number is expected to climb rapidly within the coming years as the Baby Boomer generation is reaching the 65 and older age range, the age range most susceptible to the disease. By the year 2050, it is expected that the number of Americans suffering from Alzheimer's will nearly triple. The mortality rate associated with Alzheimer's is also frightening. Those afflicted with the disease are twice as likely to die before they are 80 in comparison to the general population. In addition to this, Alzheimer's is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. 

Alzheimer's is an issue that the Foundation will blog about again in the future. Today's blog was to raise awareness regarding the perils of Alzheimer's, but future posts will be more in-depth regarding the subjects at hand. Expect many topics to be posted about numerous times, with different takes on the subjects and regarding different aspects.