According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly seven million Americans, age 65 and over, are living with Alzheimer’s disease. And countless more are concerned about developing the disease.

Britain’s drug regulator approved the Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla on Wednesday, but the government won’t be paying for it after an independent watchdog agency said the treatment isn’t worth the cost to taxpayers.

Sept. 21 is World Alzheimer's Day, a day to raise awareness about the devastating disease and its impact on patients, their families, and caregivers.

The 2022 Washtenaw County Walk to End Alzheimer's will take place at Pioneer High School.

The Alzheimer’s Association is holding its annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s this October at the Detroit Zoo.

Medicare recipients will get a premium reduction — but not until next year.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, but the number of deaths from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is rising.

Music Mends Minds is a nonprofit that creates musical support groups for people dealing with trauma or neurological disorders.

On October 10, join community members fighting for those with Alzheimer’s during the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Pioneer High School.

The acting head of the Food and Drug Administration is calling for a government investigation into highly unusual contacts between her agency’s drug reviewers and the maker of a controversial new Alzheimer’s drug.

Government health officials have approved the first drug that they say may help slow Alzheimer’s disease.

The $1,000 scholarships are available for residents of Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Families caring for loved ones in Washtenaw County can now receive $1,000 scholarships to help with the cost of respite care. Offered by the Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter, the scholarships are aimed at relieving some of the stress and financial burden of caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Community members interested in applying can send an email to helplinegmc@alz.org or call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900. Learn more about Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter resources at www.alz.org/gmc.

DETROIT – Police are looking for Arthur Hill, a 57-year-old man who went missing Saturday night. According to authorities, Hill left his home -- located near the intersection of Artesian and Cathedral streets -- between 9 p.m. and midnight. His family said he would often leave to go to the store, but he would come back. Arthur Hill Details Age 57 years old Height 5′10″ Clothing May have been wearing a black Adidas jogging suit Hair Short afro, gray and black beardPolice said Hill is in fair physical condition, but has limited mobility in one arm and suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. Anyone who has seen Arthur Hill or knows his whereabouts is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5640 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Two students from the University of Michigan are working to help the Alzheimer’s Association raise money for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Public health student Naini also became involved with the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s through a U-M organization. There is so much potential for research and treatment being done at universities all over the country, including here at the University of Michigan," Naini said. Participants have already raised over $86,000 but the Walk has a goal of raising $235,000 for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Learn more about Alzheimer’s Association Washtenaw County Walk to End Alzheimer’s here.

Subjects were randomized to 12 months of aerobic exercise or stretching and toning. Both aerobic and stretching may prevent or slow cognitive decline, according to the researchers, but aerobic exercise had more benefits on reducing hippocampal shrinkage than stretching. But MRI and PET imaging showed those who did aerobic exercise had slower degeneration in the hippocampus than those who did flexibility training. "The brains of participants with amyloid responded more to the aerobic exercise than the others," Zhang said. "Most physicians believe in the power of exercise to support overall brain health, but fewer believe that exercise can specifically impact people with early Alzheimer's," Isaacson said.

Dr. Mehmet Oz has revealed that his mother has Alzheimer's disease. Im feeling guilty because I completely missed the signs until fairly late in the process, Oz told People. If the right word was, You look beautiful today, she would use, You look pretty prettier today. I missed those clues, Oz said. Oz said there are other signs to look out for if you suspect your loved one has early-stage Alzheimer's, including confusing time and place, misplacing things and trouble with visuals. Oz revealed he was tested in the wake of learning about his mother's diagnosis and he too has one of the genes for Alzheimer's.

DETROIT - Former Local 4 meteorologist Chuck Gaidica spoke to Devin Scillian and opened up about his mother's long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He lost both of his parents this year, including his mother after a long journey through the jungle of Alzheimer's disease. Many families know the story, from noticing signs to being told what nobody wants to hear: "Your loved one has Alzheimer's." "It's an interesting disease," Chuck said. The disease is largely undefeated, which is why Chuck will be at the Detroit Zoo for the Walk to End Alzheimer's.

Alzheimer's disease is a heart breaking, life changing ailment that impacts families around Michigan every year. Over five million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, and as many as 16 million will have it by 2050, according to the Alzheimer's Association. The 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer's in Detroit is coming up on Saturday, August 25. You can register, donate or volunteer here. Alzheimer's disease in Michigan