The disease itself is complex and varies from each patient that it is hard to pinpoint one universal strategy. However, one matter is for sure: Alzheimer’s is not just a part of aging. Not all older people suffer from the disease and the ones who do can vary in age, although it is more common in the elderly. Patients who are battling Alzheimer’s fight hard, however, they lose significant aspects of their lives– their memories. It has been said that memories are like identities and without them, people become lost and inde-finable (Caldwell 36). With Alzheimer’s, people cannot count on their memory and become un-sure of themselves, causing them to withdraw from society (Caldwell 36). Medical professionals everywhere are working hard at finding a cure and better treatments plans daily; however, the fight will not be won until a solution is found and memories
The disease itself is complex and varies from each patient that it is hard to pinpoint one universal strategy. However, one matter is for sure: Alzheimer’s is not just a part of aging. Not all older people suffer from the disease and the ones who do can vary in age, although it is more common in the elderly. Patients who are battling Alzheimer’s fight hard, however, they lose significant aspects of their lives– their memories. It has been said that memories are like identities and without them, people become lost and inde-finable (Caldwell 36). With Alzheimer’s, people cannot count on their memory and become un-sure of themselves, causing them to withdraw from society (Caldwell 36). Medical professionals everywhere are working hard at finding a cure and better treatments plans daily; however, the fight will not be won until a solution is found and memories