There are many cause of memory problems which can be easily treated. If symptoms are due to Alzheimer's Disease, treatments now exist which can slow progression and treat other symptoms. Parkinson's Disease tends to occur in persons over the age of 60. 50,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Several new medications are now available to treat the disease and its symptoms.
Epilepsy affects more than two million people in the United States.
Although it is most likely to develop during childhood, it can occur at any time in life. Myths and misunderstanding about Epilepsy continue to exist.