An important point of reference of the life course theory is human action that allows choices to be made (Elder, 1994). When considering individual lifestyle choices, there has been recent discussion as to whether choices made throughout life have any effect on the development of AD. The president and medical director of the Alzheimer's Research & Prevention Foundation, Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD, has written numerous articles on how diet, nutrition, stress management, along with medications and hormones are the four pillars of Alzheimer's prevention (Alzheimer's Research and Foundation for Prevention, 2015). Another tenet of life course theory is historical time and place (Hooyman & Kiyak, 2011, p. 325). Both older adults who have developed AD and those at risk of developing the disease are living in an unprecedented time when a “magic bullet” may be on the horizon. While there is still debate as to whether lifestyle choices can help prevent AD, there is consensus that lifestyle choices contribute to chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes II, hypertension, and disease. cardiovascular (Mudd-Martin G, 2013). Cultural issues are also part of the life course perspective (Hooyman & Kiyak, 2011, p. 324). Our fast-paced Western culture that emphasizes