Alzheimer disease (AD) is a neuro-degenerative disease that affects more than 4 million Americans.1 It is considered an irreversible disorder and results in progressive impairment of cognition, function, and behavior. Following diagnosis, the mean life span is 7 to 10 years. During this time, there is a decline in the ability to autonomously perform activities of daily living, along with increasing cognitive impairment and behavioral change.