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Alzheimer’s statistics are currently at an all-time high. More than 6 million Americans now have Alzheimer’s disease, and this number might rise to almost 13 million by 2050. November was officially declared National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. In this year’s proclamation, President Biden stated that: “The Department of Health and Human
Scientists are beginning to understand why Alzheimer’s disease affects more women than men and why the disease seems to progress more quickly in women’s brains. The explanation appears to involve social, biological and genetic differences, researchers reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Los Angeles. One study looked at
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease affect millions of people worldwide. Alzheimer’s disease alone afflicts more than 5 million Americans and is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Biomedical investigators have long tried to
Memory trouble, excessive sleeping, decreased interest in hobbies and activities, social withdrawal—all of these are symptoms often exhibited by a person who is suffering from depression. They also happen to be hallmark signs of many dementias, including the two most common forms: Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. The undeniable connection
As any veteran caregiver can attest, dementia has a nasty way of making a difficult situation even more challenging. So, when you combine dementia and depression together in a single elderly loved one, it can be especially hard for a concerned family member to know how to make things better.
When families live far away from one another, the holidays may be the only opportunity that long-distance caregivers and family members have to personally observe older relatives. Age-related decline can happen quickly. Family members who haven’t seen their aging loved one since last year may be shocked at what they
Once a diagnosis is made, the first question that comes to mind is, “What type of treatment is available?” Is there medication? Is there a cure? These are common concerns once dementia enters the picture. Although current medications cannot cure Alzheimer’s (AD) or stop it from progressing, they may help
Whether indulging in a morning cup of coffee, or going for a lunchtime walk around the block, daily routines provide us with a sense of comfort and control over our otherwise hectic existences. The relieving nature of a regular routine can be even more potent for people suffering from Alzheimer’s
It is a concern many caregivers have: “Should I encourage my parents to get more help? The last time I visited, my mom seemed very confused, like she just wasn’t quite there. Dad didn’t seem to notice and didn’t want to talk about it when I asked him.” If you
Do us a favor… The Alzheimer’s Women’s Association for Resources and Education (A.W.A.R.E.), one of our favorite charitable organizations, is in the running to be CultureMap’s Charitable Organization of the year. If won, A.W.A.R.E. will become CultureMap’s community service project for 2014 plus gain a $2,500 donation, but they can’t do
Blondes vs. Brunettes (BvB) is a powder-puff football game hosted for a day of fun, fellowship, philanthropy and enjoyment as a way of raising money and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association. BvB is a personal way for young professionals across the country to raise awareness, funds and support to help
We can’t always see it coming. Sometimes signs present themselves, but even then, denial from the dementia victim and family is more common than not. We are referring to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. These words are still scary because so much is not known about the causes of Alzheimer’s. You
