Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of people worldwide, directly or indirectly. Are you one of them?
“Our mission is to create a collection of people’s thoughts on Alzheimer’s to promote both reflection and connection.”
A Word About Alzheimer’s invites people living with Alzheimer’s, their family members, caregivers, medical professionals, and others to share how they feel about the disease—in just one word.
No ads.
No gimmicks.
No hidden agenda…
Just the hope that our collective words can reinforce that while our experience with Alzheimer’s may feel unique, we are not alone.
About 1 in 9 people age 65 and older has Alzheimer's
Over 55 million people worldwide are estimated to be living with dementia, a figure expected to rise to 139 million by 2050
12 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's or other dementias