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World Alzheimer's Day is observed on 21 September to raise awareness of the most common cause of dementia, a term which describes a set of symptoms that can include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem solving or language. The symptoms occur when the brain is damaged by certain diseases.

Every 68 seconds, someone develops [[Alzheimer’s disease]]. Alzheimer’s disease is often called a family disease, because the chronic stress of watching a loved one slowly decline affects everyone. Most recently, Scientists have identified a direct correlation between a vitamin D deficiency among elderly people with accelerated cognitive decline, particularly with memory loss traits typically linked with Alzheimer's and dementia.

With the increases in life spans and baby boomers coming of age, support for Alzheimer’s research is more critical to our families than ever.