6 Common Myths About Alzheimer’s

Origin of World Alzheimer’s Day Alzheimer's is a growing global health challenge. Intended to break the silence around dementia and mental health.

Myth 1 It's Just Memory Loss Truth: Alzheimer’s affects emotions, behaviour, and decision making not just memory. Mood swings and withdrawal are symptoms, not personality flaws.

Myth 2 – Only the Elderly Get It Truth: Alzheimer’s can affect people in their 40s or 50s. Early-onset Alzheimer’s is rare but real and often misdiagnosed.

Myth 3 – People Stop Feeling Emotions Truth: People with Alzheimer’s still feel deeply. They may struggle to express emotions, but they respond to love, touch, and connection.

Myth 4 – Nothing Helps After Diagnosis Truth: While there’s no cure, medications, routines, physical activity, and social interaction can slow progression and improve life quality.

Myth 5 – Alzheimer’s and Dementia Are the Same Truth: Dementia is a broad category. Alzheimer’s is one cause of it — understanding the difference helps guide care and treatment.

Myth 6 – Alzheimer’s Isn’t Fatal Truth: Alzheimer’s is a progressive, fatal disease. It eventually impacts basic functions like speaking, eating, and moving.

A Day to Remember, A Cause to Support A reminder to educate, empathize, and engage with those affected. Let’s stand by every memory together.

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6 Common Myths About Alzheimer’s