By Irene Gonzalez, LSW The month of June is recognized by the Alzheimer's Association as Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness month. Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disease which affects 6.5 million Americans aged 65 and older. This figure is expected to more than double by 2050. Important facts: 1 in 9, age 65+ has Alzheimer’s Disease or another form of dementia. Of the 6.5 million 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s in the United States, 4 million are women and 2.5 mil