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One in three elderly people in the United States die of Alzheimer’s disease
Q: My dad was just diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. How can I learn more?
A: We apologize for your father’s diagnosis.
When doctors say, “You have Alzheimer’s disease,” our world almost stops.
Alzheimer’s disease is a public health and medical crisis.
According to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, more than 6 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease.
One in three elderly people in the United States will die from it.
The cost of lifelong care for people with dementia is an astonishing $ 373,527.
Florida has the second highest prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease in the United States (after California).
In Brevard County, 13% of people over the age of 65 have Alzheimer’s disease.
These statics are a source of concern. But with proper education, advocacy, and support, a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease has the opportunity to overcome it with dignity.
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Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia, and 50-70% of people with dementia have Alzheimer’s disease.
Detection and treatment are becoming more sophisticated and new medicines are being tested.
Clinical studies focused on Alzheimer’s disease require people with dementia, caregivers, and healthy volunteers.
This may be something to consider if you have a new diagnosis or if you are worried that your family will get sick.
Merritt Island Medical Research conducts free memory screening twice a month at OneSeniorPlace. We are also conducting clinical trials.
ClinCloud is another company that offers free memory screening and clinical trial screening. And if you’re in the Orlando area, Charter Research is doing the same.
June 21st is the summer solstice and the brightest day.
On “The Longest Day,” people around the world will fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s disease in a variety of activities to bring awareness to Alzheimer’s disease.
Join the staff of one of the longest Senior Places from noon to 4pm to let people know that this fight is important to you.
Trained facilitators take a virtual dementia tour to enable caregivers, families and healthcare professionals to experience the physical and psychological challenges faced by people with dementia on their own.
Many come with a new understanding and commitment to human-centered care.
In addition, participants can test their memories and enjoy a hand massage, and dementia lovers will participate in creative art projects.
We hope you will join us on the longest day to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and gain the knowledge we all need to fight this disease.
While you are there, you can get a free resource guide for Alzheimer’s disease. Remember: You are not alone.
One Senior Place is a marketplace for information, advice, care, on-site service resources and providers for the elderly and their families. The questions in this column are answered by nursing, social work, care management, and home care professionals. Send your question to [email protected] or call 321-751-6771.
Barbara Fradkin is a social worker, certified care manager, and director of the VIERA One Senior Place.
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