Welcome to the Chicago Alumnae Chapter

We are Bolder and BETTER, Together!

News and Events

Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons
Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc
17 hours ago
Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

Alzheimer’s Disease: A Growing Epidemic 🧠💜

Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, language, and the ability to perform daily tasks. It’s the most common cause of dementia, a term that describes symptoms like memory loss and impaired judgment. With the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s increasing, it's more important than ever to raise awareness.

Quick Facts:

7+ million Americans live with Alzheimer’s; this could nearly double to 13 million by 2050.

1 in 9 people age 65+ has Alzheimer’s.

Women are at higher risk: 1 in 5 women vs. 1 in 10 men at age 45.

Almost 2/3 of those with Alzheimer’s are women.

Black Americans are twice as likely, and Hispanic Americans 1.5 times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s compared to White Americans.

Younger people (under 65) can also develop Alzheimer’s, with an estimated 200,000 living with younger-onset dementia.

1 in 3 older Americans dies with Alzheimer’s or dementia—more than breast and prostate cancer combined.

If you or someone you know is experiencing memory issues or other symptoms, talk to a doctor. For those newly diagnosed, there are resources to help with care, support, and information on the latest research. ... See MoreSee Less

Alzheimer’s Disease: A Growing Epidemic 🧠💜 Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, language, and the ability to perform daily tasks. It’s the most common cause of dementia, a term that describes symptoms like memory loss and impaired judgment. With the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s increasing, its more important than ever to raise awareness. Quick Facts: 7+ million Americans live with Alzheimer’s; this could nearly double to 13 million by 2050. 1 in 9 people age 65+ has Alzheimer’s. Women are at higher risk: 1 in 5 women vs. 1 in 10 men at age 45. Almost 2/3 of those with Alzheimer’s are women. Black Americans are twice as likely, and Hispanic Americans 1.5 times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s compared to White Americans. Younger people (under 65) can also develop Alzheimer’s, with an estimated 200,000 living with younger-onset dementia. 1 in 3 older Americans dies with Alzheimer’s or dementia—more than breast and prostate cancer combined. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory issues or other symptoms, talk to a doctor. For those newly diagnosed, there are resources to help with care, support, and information on the latest research.
View on Facebook
· Share
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
View Comments
  • Likes: 10
  • Shares: 5
  • Comments: 3

Comment on Facebook

Read, Play Scrabble, memory games, Word games all keep the brain muscle working

I know about this all too well I lost my father to Alzheimer’s disease. That’s the worst disease God has created. It hurts to know or see your loved ones. Forget the people who love them.

Y͟O͟U͟ S͟H͟O͟U͟L͟D͟ T͟R͟Y͟ N͟A͟T͟U͟R͟A͟L͟ R͟E͟M͟E͟D͟Y͟, I͟T͟ H͟E͟L͟P͟S͟ M͟E͟ W͟I͟T͟H͟ N͟E͟U͟R͟O͟P͟A͟T͟H͟Y͟, P͟A͟I͟N͟S͟, L͟U͟P͟U͟S͟, F͟A͟T͟I͟G͟U͟E͟, I͟NI͟N͟F͟L͟A͟M͟M͟A͟T͟I͟O͟N͟ R͟H͟E͟U͟M͟A͟T͟O͟I͟D͟ A͟R͟T͟H͟R͟I͟T͟I͟S͟ A͟N͟D͟ F͟I͟B͟R͟O͟M͟Y͟A͟L͟G͟I͟A͟, I͟ H͟A͟V͟E͟N͟’T͟ H͟A͟D͟ A͟ B͟A͟D͟ D͟A͟Y͟ I͟N͟ M͟O͟N͟T͟H͟S͟. I͟’M͟ F͟E͟E͟L͟I͟N͟G͟ P͟R͟O͟D͟U͟C͟T͟I͟V͟E͟ L͟I͟K͟E͟ B͟E͟F͟O͟R͟E͟. I͟ G͟E͟T͟ I͟T͟ F͟R͟O͟M͟ D͟O͟C͟T͟O͟R͟ ANISE T͟H͟E͟Y͟ A͟R͟E͟ V͟E͟R͟Y͟ E͟F͟F͟E͟C͟T͟I͟V͟E͟ A͟N͟D͟ N͟A͟T͟U͟R͟A͟L͟ Y͟O͟U͟ C͟A͟N͟ S͟E͟N͟D͟ H͟I͟M͟ A͟ M͟E͟S͟S͟A͟G͟E͟ F͟R͟O͟M͟ M͟O͟R͟E͟ I͟N͟F͟O͟R͟M͟A͟T͟I͟O͟N͟ 👇👇 Traditional Haven Anise