Alzheimer's Disease is a brain disease that causes problems in elderly people. It affects memory, thinking, and overtime, behavior.

Alzheimer's Disease is a disease that hits close to home for myself and my family. My grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer's about ten years ago and this last September, he unfortunately passed away. He was so important to me that my son's middle name is his middle name. I also got to volunteer in an Alzheimer's home during my junior year of high school and that experience really opened my eyes.

Alzheimer's affects many of the elderly population. They slowly lose their memory and eventually their body functions. It is definitely hard to see and be around, but is also extremely humbling. Here are some facts and ways to help end Alzheimer's Disease.

3 Facts To Know:

1) More than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer's Disease.

2) It is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. This is more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.

3) One in three seniors die from Alzheimer's or another type of dementia.

5 Ways You Can Help:

1) Donate money for research through the Alzheimer's Association

2) Attend a Walk To End Alzheimer's event as a walker or volunteer

3) Participate in The Longest Day

4) Advocate at your national and local capitols

5) Shop for the cause