Also on tap will be refreshments, merchandise, autograph signings, an auction and a raffle. Sponsored by the division of geriatric psychiatry at the School of Medicine, the game has become a St. Louis tradition. Since its inception, advancements in research have made the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease easier to recognize and treat. We are learning about risk factors and protective factors. We are evaluating new drugs that look promising for slowing down the progression of the disease and improving treatment.
Many people assume that memory loss, confusion and disorientation are a normal part of aging.
They are not. In fact, they can be symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.