Jones Co. Alzheimer’s group helps in many ways

     According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than five million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. It accounts for 60-80 percent of all dementia cases.

     Aside from the person who is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it also impacts the family and loved ones. More than 15 million family members, friends, and caregivers are affected by this disease, for which there is no cure.

     Alzheimer’s is a disease of the brain that causes memory problems, and also affects a person’s thinking and behavior. It gets worse over time.