Alzheimer’s Myths
November is almost here and it’s Alzheimer’s awareness month! It is definitely worth a visit to the Alzheimer Association’s website to get educated, dispel myths and to sign government action petitions to help combat this deadly disease and to provide adequate support for those that have it.
Many of the myths surrounding Alzheimer’s Disease include the following:
- Myth 1: Memory loss is a natural part of aging
- Myth 2: Alzheimer’s disease is not fatal
- Myth 3: Only older people can get Alzheimer’s
- Myth 4: Drinking out of aluminum cans or cooking in aluminum pots and pans can lead to Alzheimer’s disease
- Myth 5: Aspartame causes memory loss
- Myth 6: Flu shots increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
- Myth 7: Silver dental fillings increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
- Myth 8: There are treatments available to stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease
Dr. Croisile discusses how to increase your brain reserve and defer the onset of brain decline here.
You can read the full article busting the Alzheimer’s Myths at the Alzheimer’s Association website.