Alzheimer’s Disease International came up with the idea of World Alzheimer’s Month in 2012. Every September, they try to bring attention to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, eliminate the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s, and encourage seniors to learn about dementia and get help. Here are a few things you need to know about Alzheimer’s Disease if you or a loved one … Read More
Know Alzheimer’s Disease: Treat Hearing Loss in September during World Alzheimer’s Month
Every September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign led by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) to raise awareness, advocate for prevention and fight the stigma of this devastating degenerative brain disease. This September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day — What are you planning to do to help combat Alzheimer’s disease? Understanding the Causes of Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disease in … Read More
September is World Alzheimer’s Month
World Alzheimer’s Month is part of an international campaign to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease. A recent survey showed that globally, two out of three people believe there is little to no understanding of dementia in their countries. Yet the impact of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are widespread and projected to impact 152 million people world-wide by 2050. Why are … Read More
Storytelling May Help Elderly Patients
For years, doctors have known that hospital stays can lead to severe, temporary cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients, who are at risk of developing delirium once hospitalized. A patient with delirium is often incoherent, confused and disoriented, but symptoms come and go making this condition hard to diagnose. The risk is higher for patients with dementia, but even elderly patients … Read More
