The odds that you know someone affected by Alzheimer's are high, considering that more than five million people are living with Alzheimer's and more than 15 million Americans provide unpaid care for those living with the disease. With the number of people in the United States living with Alzheimer's disease expected to triple in the next few decades, to more than 16 million in 2050 it is not only individuals with Alzheimer's who are impacted -- their family members and friends can feel the toll of providing care for loved ones.

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Caregivers for the elderly with dementia often find that coming up with activities for the elder can require much thought and effort. But they are vital to your parent's health and well-being. Creating activities can really be quite simple if you follow some general guidelines.

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The symptoms of Alzheimer's are often confused with other disorders, that's why it's important to understand what Alzheimer's is and get medical attention early. Alzheimer's is a disorder that invokes fear in many people.

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It's never easy letting go of our loved ones, even when they have been struggling for years with a debilitating condition-even if we say it was a "blessing" it is still never easy saying goodbye.

Marilyn, my mother-in-law, was only seventy-five, but she'd had Alzheimer's for almost three years now, and it progressed very rapidly. I'm told that one in 10 people age 65 and older has Alzheimer's dementia. That's 10% of the population over 65.

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US Government website - Alzheimers.gov 
https://www.alzheimers.gov/

Alzheimer's Association | Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Help
https://www.alz.org/

Alzheimer's Foundation of America
https://alzfdn.org/

Dementia Society of America | Official Site
https://www.dementiasociety.org/

 

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