World Alzheimer's Month

A new film being shot in Alabama focuses on the issue of Alzheimer’s Disease. Dear Grandma dives into the story through the point of view of the woman’s granddaughter who’s writing and directing the film.

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. The population of older adults in the Birmingham area is expected to rise nearly fifty thousand people by the end of this decade. Nutrition, exercise, and socialization tend to decrease as adults turn into elders.

September is World Alzheimer’s Month. The disease is a form of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. An organization in Northport is…