More than 60 countries worldwide will be joining together on September 21 to raise awareness and funds for World Alzheimer’s Day. Two out of three people worldwide believe there is little or no understanding about dementia and Alzheimer’s in their country.

Hollywood Joins the Fight

Photo of Scott Eastwood by Mitchell McCormack

It is awareness that actor Scott Eastwood (son of Clint) hopes to raise in a new campaign he is starring in for Allergan. Our CEO Sherri Snelling interviewed Scott – watch for her article to be published on Thrive Global on Friday, September 21.

While in the U.S. someone develops Alzheimer’s every 65 seconds, worldwide that number drops dramatically to every three seconds.

Today across the globe almost 50 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease and by 2030 this number will grow to 76 million who have the disease and numerous millions more family caregivers who are also impacted.

Statistics show that 1 in 3 seniors will die with Alzheimer’s disease. The most recent high-profile deaths from Alzheimer’s were the brilliant comedic film star Gene Wilder and ‘70s pop singer David Cassidy.

Join the movement today to End Alzheimer’s.

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Below is our Me Time Monday video on the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s.