Former President’s Passing Brings Attention to Alzheimer’s Disease Issues
July 2004 — With the recent passing of former President Ronald Reagan, Alzheimer’s is again making headlines.
Alzheimer’s is a debilitating, degenerative disease that affects about 4.5 million Americans. The disease claimed Reagan’s life on Saturday, June 5 — ten years after he announced that he was suffering from its effects.
While researchers continue to search for causes and a cure, new weapons are being developed in the fight against the disease. Patients and families can learn more about Alzheimer’s early warning signs, as well as treatment options and support programs available at Memorial Healthcare System.