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It's a disease older Americans fear more than any other.  It robs us of what we've worked so hard to build our entire lives: our intellect, our personalities and our memories. If you have it, you're alive… but not really living. This devastating illness, known as Alzheimer's, affects 5.4 million Americans. By 2050, experts expect as many as 16 million will be living with the disease. Nearly half of all people over age 85 now have Alzheimer's.  It is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the only cause of death among the top 10 without a way to prevent, cure or even slow its progression.  Despite decades of research, the only way to definitively diagnose Alzheimer's is after a person dies via an autopsy. The disease is having a major impact on our pocketbooks. In 2011, experts estimate that the cost of caring for people with Alzheimer's will total $183 billion, which is an $11 billion increase from last year.  The statistics and shortage of treatment options sound grim, but researchers say they are on the cusp of some important breakthroughs that could change the face of this fatal illness. In fact, one study published in The Lancet Neurology found more than half of Alzheimer’s disease cases can be prevented through lifestyle changes. Continue to read: ivanhoe.com

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