Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

"Did you know that the number of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to nearly triple over the next 30 years? Learn who’s at risk and steps you can take to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and related dementias that cause memory decline and loss of independence.
Alzheimer’s and related dementias have wide-ranging impacts not only on those with the disease, their families and caregivers, but also on communities and health-care systems. Learn what communities, the public health workforce, health care professionals, and decision-makers can do to improve the lives of people who live with these illnesses.

What are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia?

Dementia is a general term for conditions that cause loss of memory severe enough that they may impact a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. There are many kinds of dementia, but Alzheimer’s is the most common type.
Alzheimer’s Disease is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking, language, and behavior. It may begin with mild memory loss, and symptoms can slowly worsen over time..."
Alzheimer's disease

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