How to Spot the Disease and What you Can Do to Help Prevent It

By KATE McCARTHY

There is hardly anyone in this country who does not know someone living with Alzheimer's disease.

Some 5.3 million Americans have Alzheimer's, and there is a new diagnosis every 70 seconds, according to the Alzheimer's Association.

It is a disease that steals your memory, your identity and your ability to function independently, said Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of "The Dr. Oz Show.

"The instance of Alzheimer's will triple in our lifetime," Oz said.