Introduction: This lesson addresses some of the transitions that adults go through from the age of 40 on up. While some of these can be joyous, such as becoming a grandparent, other changes are more troubling. For example, about 4.5 million older Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. At this Web site, you can learn more about Alzheimer’s, and what you can do to minimize your risk of this devastating illness.
Alzheimer’s Association: What Is Alzheimer’s?http://www.alz.org/AboutAD/WhatIsAD.asp
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