Alzheimer’s disease remains the most common form of dementia. In the United States, there are currently an estimated 5.5 million Americans living with this disease, and if there are no disease modifying drugs developed, it may increase to 16 million by 2050.
Tag: Alzheimer’s
Best Friends Approach to Caregiving
By Lisa Wilhelm, Heartland Village Leader, Elmroft, Little Avenue When you find yourself caring for a person with dementia one… Read more »
Dementia Care Planning
Dementia Care Planning is a Family Affair by Dr. Macie Smith, CEO, Diversified Training Consultants Group Worldwide, more than 47… Read more »
When A Family has Alzheimer’s
by Joy Gerardi Edna, you have Alzheimer’s. I watched my Mom release a huge sigh. It was as if a weight was… Read more »
Palliative Medicine and Quality of Life
Can Palliative Medicine Improve my Quality of Life Now? by Beth Martin, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC, ACHPN Rosa and Bill have… Read more »
Steps for Selecting an Assisted Living Facility
The following steps may help you find a suitable home. If you are assisting a loved one in looking for… Read more »
Dementia: Quelling Expectation with Education
by: Dr. Atit Bhattachan, MD, Geriatric Psychiatrist, Three Rivers Behavioral Health, W. Columbia, SC As a clinician, we often have… Read more »
Discover Frontotemporal Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) is another type of dementia that doesn’t often get as much attention unless you are personally connected… Read more »
Discover Lewy Body Dementia
While most people have probably heard of Alzheimer’s disease, there are many other types of dementia that are less… Read more »
Golden Memories: Reasons to Reminisce
by Mary Ann Drummond If someone told you there was a way to lower your blood pressure, improve your… Read more »
