January is Alzheimer Awareness Month

January is Alzheimer Awareness Month in Canada!

In 2011, the first wave of baby boomers turn 65. Recently, we conducted a survey of boomers to find out how much they know about the disease. Results of the survey reveal an alarming  lack of knowledge about the disease amongst baby boomers.

Survey results show that an astonishing 23 per cent of boomers can't name any of the early signs of Alzheimer's disease, even though their risk doubles every year after the age of 65.

Of those surveyed, 50 per cent identified memory loss as a key symptom, but failed to mention other critical signs.

Baby boomers need to become more aware of the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, and this month, we are asking you to test your knowledge of Alzheimer's disease!

Visit www.alzheimer.ca/testyourknowledge to fill out the survey and learn about the signs.