National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month – Understanding, Supporting, and Taking Action In 1983, President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. The goal was — and still is — to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease, share caregiving resources, connect families with organizations that can help, and raise funds to find a cure. […]
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Alzheimer’s Disease: Risk Factors, Prevention, and Early Signs According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Symptoms usually develop gradually and worsen over time, eventually interfering with daily activities. Understanding what increases or decreases your risk is an important first step in prevention.
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Polling shows memory loss is Americans’ biggest fear about aging. It ranks higher than worries about money or loneliness. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, making up 60–80% of all dementia cases. Experts warn that the number of Alzheimer’s cases will continue to rise in the coming decades. But too much fear
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Finding the Right Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), also known as life plan communities, are becoming increasingly popular across the United States. These communities are designed to provide older adults with a continuum of care—allowing residents to remain in one community while moving through different levels of housing and support
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Alzheimer’s Disease: Medicare, Medicaid, and Out-of-Pocket Costs The Alzheimer’s Association continues to shed light on the growing financial impact of dementia in its annual Facts and Figures report. The 2020 findings reveal a stark reality — Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) are among the costliest medical conditions in America, both for families and for
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