A silent killer.

That has long been a catchy way to describe someone who has high blood pressure but doesn’t realize it. Unfortunately, the same can be said for Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia.

With more than six million people living in the United States with an Alzheimer’s or Dementia diagnosis today, this horrible disease affects 50 percent of Americans over the age of 55.

If this trend continues, 12.7 million Americans over the age of 65 will have Alzheimer’s or Dementia by the year 2050.

From a personal standpoint, Alzheimer’s is a death sentence in slow motion. Some have likened it to having a sliver of your brain shaved off every day.

For more than 10 years, my guest today, Greg O’Brien, has taken detailed notes as an embedded reporter inside the mind of Alzheimer’s, a disease that he has fought and continues to battle valiantly. His intent is to chronicle the progression of this demon disease.

In fact, he is the subject of a new documentary called “Have You Heard about Greg?” The film hopes to put a face on this quiet pandemic, and shine a light on the issues that have affected so many families along the way.

Greg  joins us on the Crossmap Podcast to discuss some critical lessons he has learned that has taught him how to gracefully live with the disease, not die from it. Listen as he shares why a strong faith and having a good sense of humor are so vital in the battle against Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

Links to Greg O'Brien

• Have You Heard About Greg? - Documentary Website
• On Pluto: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer's - Amazon
• Greg O'Brien's Website

Links to Crossmap

• Crossmap Website
• Crossmap Facebook