ALZHEIMER’S SERIES
December 1, 2012 - 2:03 am
Alzheimer's disease is a rising storm, threatening to not only steal the golden years from millions of Americans but also cripple their loved ones emotionally and financially. And as the large baby boom generation ages, the disease could paralyze the health care system and overburden the nation's economy.
In a series of stories beginning Dec. 9 , the Las Vegas Review-Journal introduces you to some of the Southern Nevadans who live with Alzheimer's disease ---- and to their families, who often provide exhaustive round-the-clock care.