If I act a little ‘odd’

I’m not trying to get back at you for when you refused to eat your vegetables
(It’s the disease)
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If I’m stuck on repeat when we talk,

It’s probably not a new TikTok trend
(It’s the disease)
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If I forget who you are,

I’m not trying to get back at you for those teen years
(It’s the disease)
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If I confuse you for your Mom,

It’s not that you look ‘that old’
(It’s the disease)
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If I forget we’ve got plans,

It’s not because you didn’t leave enough sticky notes
(It’s the disease)
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It’s the Disease

Did you know? Over 100 brain diseases seem ‘invisible’ on the outside, but they are what causes dementia symptoms.
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These brain diseases don’t define us.

If you’re feeling like an outlier, frustrated, or overwhelmed, it’s not your fault. Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia are too often

misunderstood
stigmatized
complicated
‘invisible’ to most
and tough to talk about.

We’re working hard to change this and refocus on the person over the disease. We should be

finding hope every day
more confident, with tools and tips to live better
able to talk about it openly, without shame or judgment
supported by family and friends

You can prevent dementia entirely

Myth or Fact? Discover

You can prevent dementia entirely

It's a myth
Fact: Scientists around the globe have been trying to answer this question for years. Lifestyle choices can lower your risk of developing dementia, but today there is no guaranteed method known to prevent it 100%.
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