Of all the concerns facing an aging population, the fear of dementia ranks high, our fear of developing a debilitating loss of cognitive function that impairs our ability to get through daily life. There are different types of dementia. The most common form, by far, is Alzheimer’s disease which is marked by inflammation and the buildup of amyloid plaque in the brain. More than 5 million people in the United States are currently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. As baby boomers age, this number is expected to mushroom.
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