An important element of life course theory is the human capacity to make choices (Elder, 1994). Regarding individual lifestyle choices, there has been recent discussion about whether choices made throughout life have an effect on the development of AD. Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD, president and medical director of the Alzheimer's Disease Research and Prevention Foundation, has written numerous articles on how diet, nutrition, stress management, and medications and hormones, constitute the four pillars of prevention of Alzheimer's disease (Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation). Foundation for Prevention, 2015). Another principle of life course theory is that of historical time and place (Hooyman & Kiyak, 2011, p. 325). Older adults who have developed Alzheimer's disease and those who are at risk of developing the disease live in unprecedented times in which a "silver bullet" may be on the horizon. Although there is still debate over whether lifestyle choices can help prevent AD, there is consensus that lifestyle choices do indeed contribute to chronic diseases such as AD. obesity, diabetes II, hypertension and cardiovascular disease (Mudd-Martin G, 2013). Issues of culture are also part of the life course perspective (Hooyman & Kiyak, 2011, p. 324). Our fast-paced Western culture that emphasizes