Category: Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive disease that starts with memory loss and is a common form of dementia. Gradually, this disease will affect being able to carry on conversations and how one responds to their environment. With Alzheimer’s Disease, parts …
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Understanding Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer Disease (A,D,) affects 5.3 million Americans; with 5.1 million of those affected being 65 and over. There are 200,000 Americans affected by early onset Alzheimer’s, which means they are under the age of 65 when first diagnosed. There is …
Read PostThe Dementia Epidemic
Are We Facing a Dementia Crisis? While November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness month I felt the need to bring to light not only the disease itself but a symptom of the disease that tends to be a common thread. …
Read PostSigns of Dementia
Dementia is a symptom of various diseases, medical problems, and issues; the most common disease being Alzheimer’s. While many people think that dementia is a disease itself, it is not a disease but a symptom. Unfortunately many people feel that …
Read PostSummer Sundowner’s Syndrome – Physical Therapy May Help
It’s summertime and while many of us are out enjoying the sunny days and nice weather, this isn’t the case for everyone. Those affected with Alzheimer’s can often suffer from something referred to as Sundowners. Sundowners is a condition in …
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