Funding For Alzheimer’s Research
Congress announced $289 million increase in funding for Alzheimer’s research
Alzheimer’s disease is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., killing approximately 80,000 people each year. According to some estimates, 1 in 3 older people die due to Alzheimer’s and other related dementia. In 2020, caring for Alzheimer’s patients cost the nation over $305 million, which is expected to increase to $20 trillion … Continue reading "Congress announced $289 million increase in funding for Alzheimer’s research"
Lewy Body Dementia: Symptoms & Diagnosis
Lewy Body Dementia: Symptoms & Diagnosis
Lewy body dementia (LBD) affects over a million individuals in the United States. Many experts consider it the third most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, consisting of 5-10% of the total cases. Its symptoms typically appear at the age of 50 or above, and it is slightly more prevalent in … Continue reading "Lewy Body Dementia: Symptoms & Diagnosis"
Part Of The Brain Does Alzheimer’s Affect
What part of the brain does Alzheimer’s affect?
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disorder that starts and develops gradually in older people. As it progresses, the brain undergoes several changes, affecting memory, language, and thinking skills. Brain shrinkage to a certain extent is normal in healthy aging but, surprisingly, the neurons are not lost in substantial numbers. In Alzheimer’s, however, the brain shrinks … Continue reading "What part of the brain does Alzheimer’s affect?"
Genetic Testing Determine Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
Can Genetic Testing Determine Alzheimer’s Disease Risk?
Having a family history of Alzheimer’s disease might make you concerned about developing it yourself at an older age. In that case, you may want to undergo genetic testing to know about the probability of developing Alzheimer’s. Multiple researchers have highlighted the link between an increased Alzheimer’s risk and a person’s genetics. Scientific findings show … Continue reading "Can Genetic Testing Determine Alzheimer’s Disease Risk?"
Making the Home Safer
Making the Home Safer
Some people with Alzheimer’s can live at home for a very long time, perhaps the rest of their lives. Others may need to be placed in assisted living, and caregivers will have to determine when that time is appropriate. It will differ for everyone. However, taking certain precautions will help maintain a safe environment in … Continue reading "Making the Home Safer"
Progression Of Alzheimer’s Disease
Ways to Slow the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. Dementia is a progressive disorder of the brain characterized by a gradual loss of memory and cognitive functioning — thinking, remembering, reasoning — and behavioral abilities to such an extent that it interferes with a person’s daily life and activities. As the disease … Continue reading "Ways to Slow the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease"
Dementia May Cause Problems With Money Management
Dementia May Cause Problems with Money Management Years Before Diagnosis
People with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias may start having trouble managing their finances several years before their diagnosis, according to new research supported by NIA. Published online in JAMA Internal Medicine, the study is the first large-scale analysis of people’s ability to manage their money before and after a dementia diagnosis. Common symptoms of … Continue reading "Dementia May Cause Problems with Money Management Years Before Diagnosis"
The Best News of 2020
The Best News of 2020
Thank you for being the only good thing to happen in 2020. My Father has Alzheimer’s and lives with me. I have been out of work for most of 2020 due to COVID. I had a hard time making ends meet even before the pandemic because it was so hard to take overtime because of … Continue reading "The Best News of 2020"