--- title: Reflecting on Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month description: November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness month. Alzheimer’s Disease affects over 6 million Americans, with 3 million new cases diagnosed every year. You or someone you love has most likely experienced the effects of Alzheimer’s, so take this month to reflect on what you can do to support those in your life and prevent the disease. image: https://articles.wellzesta.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(1)-Nov-30-2022-10-01-25-7904-PM.png --- [![Wellzesta](https://assets-global.website-files.com/6527f83222cbee1b24466b4d/652ed4901978b1a2ac40ce28_LogoWellzesta.svg)](https://www.wellzesta.com/) [Home](https://www.wellzesta.com/) [Solutions](https://www.wellzesta.com/solutions) [Benefits](https://www.wellzesta.com/benefits) Resources ![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/6527f83222cbee1b24466b4d/6527f83222cbee1b24466c7a_chevron-down.svg) [Articles A library worth reading](https://articles.wellzesta.com/) [White Papers Research-focused discoveries](https://www.wellzesta.com/resources/white-papers) [Case Studies Real-world client benefits](https://www.wellzesta.com/#cases) [Videos Watch our videos](https://www.wellzesta.com/resources/videos) [About us](https://www.wellzesta.com/about-us) [Contact](https://www.wellzesta.com/contact) [Book a Demo](https://www.wellzesta.com/#book-a-demo) ![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/6527f83222cbee1b24466b4d/6527f83222cbee1b24466cad_menu-3-line.svg) [Home](https://www.wellzesta.com/) [Solutions](https://www.wellzesta.com/solutions) [Benefits](https://www.wellzesta.com/benefits) Resources ![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/6527f83222cbee1b24466b4d/6527f83222cbee1b24466c7a_chevron-down.svg) [Articles A library worth reading](https://articles.wellzesta.com/) [White Papers Research-focused discoveries](https://www.wellzesta.com/resources/white-papers) [Case Studies Real-world client benefits](https://www.wellzesta.com/#cases) [Videos Watch our videos](https://www.wellzesta.com/resources/videos) [About us](https://www.wellzesta.com/about-us) [Contact](https://www.wellzesta.com/contact) # Reflecting on Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month ##### Posted by [Annie Keough](https://articles.wellzesta.com/author/annie-keough) on November 30, 2022 ![](https://articles.wellzesta.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(1)-Nov-30-2022-10-01-25-7904-PM.png)   November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness month. Alzheimer’s Disease affects over **6 million** Americans, with **3 million new cases** diagnosed every year. You or someone you love has most likely experienced the effects of Alzheimer’s, so take this month to reflect on what you can do to support those in your life and prevent the disease.  **Mild Cognitive Impairment vs Alzheimer’s Disease** Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is the increase in thinking or memory problems as a person ages. According to [**Johns Hopkins Medicine**](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/newsroom/news-releases/november-is-alzheimers-disease-awareness-month-what-you-need-to-know#:~:text=November%20is%20Alzheimer%27s%20Disease%20Awareness%20Month%3A%20What%20You%20Need%20to%20Know,-11%2F01%2F2022&text=Quick%20Stats%3A,new%20cases%20diagnosed%20each%20year), less than **1 in 5** Americans know about MCI, which can be an **early stage** of Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. It is important to know the symptoms of MCI so that you or your loved ones can notice them. Symptoms of MCI according to the [**National Institute on Aging**](https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-mild-cognitive-impairment) (NIA) include: 1. **Losing** things often 2. **Forgetting** to go to appointments or events 3. Having more trouble than other people your age **coming up with words** 4. Difficulty **moving** or issues with your sense of **smell** Being aware of these symptoms can prompt those worried about their memory issues to see a doctor. The doctor can determine whether the source of the issue is **treatable** or refer you to a specialist. Learn more about MCI and tips for managing forgetfulness [**here**](https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/memory-forgetfulness-and-aging-whats-normal-and-whats-not). Not everyone who experiences symptoms of MCI develops Alzheimer’s. There is a [**large percentage**](https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-mild-cognitive-impairment) of those with MCI whose symptoms either stay the same or improve. There is a chance, however, that people over the age of 65 with MCI **can develop Alzheimer’s** within one-year. This is why it’s important to recognize the warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and differentiate them from MCI. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease include: 1. **Memory** loss 2. Poor **judgment** leading to bad decisions 3. Loss of **spontaneity** and sense of **initiative** 4. Taking longer to **complete** normal daily **tasks** 5. **Repeating** questions 6. Trouble handling money and **paying bills** 7. **Wandering** and getting lost 8. **Losing** things or **misplacing** them in odd places 9. Mood and **personality changes** 10. Increased **anxiety** and/or aggression 11. 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