Team approach best for treating, dealing with Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability. About $183 billion is spent annually on care related to Alzheimer's. It's estimated that this will rise to $1 trillion by 2050.

Much of the current research focuses on early brain changes and early diagnosis with the goal of developing treatments that will effectively halt the progression of this disease. However, until this goal is realized, there remains a need to improve care for those living with Alzheimer's.