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World Alzheimer's Day 2023: Alzheimer's disease, also known as the ‘silent thief of memories’, is a disease linked with the functioning of the human brain. With the aim to spread awareness about it, the world is celebrating World Alzheimer's Day today, September 21. The day also aims to curb the stigma around the disease. Alzheimer's is also one of the most common causes of Dementia. The disease affects the brain cells, where the cells shrink and die, leaving the patient with a declined independence of their own will.  A person suffering from Alzheimer's experiences memory loss, which eventually negatively affects the thinking ability of the individual. A progressing Alzheimer's also leads to the patient struggling in completing their basic and day-to-day tasks. 

World Alzheimer's Day was chosen to be celebrated on September 21 as a tribute to Dr Alois Alzheimer. Alzheimer, a psychiatrist and neurologist hailing from Germany, was born on this day in 1864. Alzheimer's disease became popular in the medical field after Dr Alois Alzheimer discovered the first published case of ‘presenile dementia’. 

Taking to social media, people shared posts and reactions on World Alzheimer's Day and tried to spread awareness about the disease. Many Netizens also stressed the importance of collective efforts by people to fight against brain disease. 

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“World Alzheimer’s Day - September 21, 2023 Never too late, Never too early,” a user said.

“World Alzheimer's Day : ‘Never Too late, Never too early’ Alzheimer's is often referred to as ‘the silent thief of memories.’ Fight against Alzheimer's is a collective effort. To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honour,” added a second person. 

“World Alzheimer's Day : ‘Never Too late, Never too early’ Every memory is a precious gem, and together, we're shining a light on Alzheimer's,” joined a third person. 

“Today is World Alzheimer's Day! Let's join together and spread awareness to the millions of people around the world living with dementia by celebrating their courage and strength,” said a fourth. 

“World Alzheimer’s Day is the perfect opportunity for us to raise our voices & find new ways of fighting the disease’s effects. The disease is among the most prevalent forms of dementia; a set of disorders that disrupt mental function,”said a fifth netizen. 

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“World Alzheimer's Day' is a day celebrated all over the world. Dementia is the most common form of Alzheimer's disease. It is a progressive brain disease,” added another.