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For the more than 5 million people in the U.S. who are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a whole new set of unique challenges. The same is true for the 16 ...
Alzheimer’s disease puts a significant burden on not only the nearly seven million people who have been diagnosed with it, but also the caregivers supporting them. More than 11 million Americans ...
Most people with Alzheimer’s disease eventually need a level of care that their partner or family members alone can’t provide. Then it’s time to either bring helpers into your home or move ...
That can lead to isolation, which can be just as dangerous for caregivers as it is for the people for whom they’re caring. The Alzheimer’s Association has a 24/7 help line for caregivers with ...
On average, people with Alzheimer’s disease live anywhere from four to eight years after diagnosis, though some live 20 years or more. The emotional, physical and financial effects on family and ...
Peggy Lavender, 63, of Brookhaven, Georgia, knew her life would change when her husband, Jim, 66, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s five years ago, but she never expected it to be this challenging.
A TLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A nationwide clinical trial is offering renewed hope to thousands of Georgia families ...
In Oregon, more than 130,000 family caregivers bear the burden of Alzheimer’s disease. In Washington, it’s more than double that at 297,000 people.
If you're an Alzheimer's caregiver, ... No one wants to be a member, but given that around 5.5 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s, many, many people are.
The 2023 Alzheimer's Association Facts and Figures report highlights the growing shortage of caregivers and the additional burden on families of color. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...
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