People living with dementia have been on rise in the US. An astounding 7 million Americans are estimated to have Alzheimer's as per Alzheimer's Association. This number can almost double by 2050 to 13 million. Dementia comprises a range of neurological conditions where nerve cells are damaged and their connections in the brain are disrupted. While memory loss and trouble in problem solving are some of the first signs that people notice, eventually, the disease robs you of the freedom to do things independently.
Dementia can even cause death. As the brain also controls body functions like breathing, blood circulation and coughing, these systems could shut down as the disease progresses, and this can eventually lead to death.
