{"id":7260,"date":"2021-06-08T18:27:40","date_gmt":"2021-06-08T18:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preferhome.com\/four-things-you-should-know-about-alzheimers-disease\/"},"modified":"2021-06-08T18:27:40","modified_gmt":"2021-06-08T18:27:40","slug":"four-things-you-should-know-about-alzheimers-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preferhome.com\/locations\/blog\/four-things-you-should-know-about-alzheimers-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Things You Should Know About Alzheimer\u2019s Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"

More than 6 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer\u2019s Disease (AD). Chances are almost all of us know a loved one or friend who has been affected by this neurodegenerative disease. Living with dementia is a tremendous challenge for the affected individual and his or her family. Roughly 11 million Americans provide uncompensated care (a staggering 15.3 billion hours) for loved ones with Alzheimer\u2019s or another dementia.* With this in mind, let\u2019s take a few moments to review 4 things everyone should know about Alzheimer\u2019s Disease.<\/p>\n

1. Alzheimer\u2019s is a specific type of dementia.<\/h2>\n

Not all types of dementia are considered to be Alzheimer\u2019s Disease. Other kinds of dementia include vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, and frontotemporal dementia. Determining the specific type of dementia is important as some treatments used for slowing the progression of Alzheimer\u2019s would not be effective with other types of dementia.<\/p>\n

2. Dementia is not a routine part of aging.<\/h2>\n

Many people commonly assume that memory loss or significant forgetfulness is a routine part of aging. This is not the case. Of course, while we all may forget where we placed our car keys or forget someone\u2019s name from time to time, dementia involves more significant memory loss that presents significant disruption to one\u2019s daily life. Dementia is not a normal part of aging. If you or a loved one is concerned about the possibility of dementia, you can talk with your doctor about screening tests that may clarify whether the symptoms you are experiencing are due to a type of dementia.<\/p>\n

3. Alzheimer\u2019s Disease involves more than memory loss.<\/h2>\n

While memory loss is an important factor in dementia, individuals may also experience difficulty concentrating on tasks, thinking through daily activities such as following a cookbook recipe, or with the ability to find the right word in certain situations, to name a few. These difficulties can be challenging and frustrating, and contribute to mood changes. Alzheimer\u2019s itself can also cause difficulty in controlling one\u2019s emotions, such as feeling more sad or angry than usual.<\/p>\n

4. Alzheimer\u2019s Disease may be treated for symptoms.<\/h2>\n

While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer\u2019s Disease, it is important to talk with your doctor about possible symptomatic treatment. Most individuals with AD will receive a treatment trial with medicines designed to counter the effects of Alzheimer\u2019s on the brain\u2019s neurotransmitters. While not everyone will respond to this treatment, some may experience benefits with regard to cognition, neuropsychiatric symptoms (such as agitation in the evening, also known as \u201csundowning\u201d), and with management of activities of daily living.<\/p>\n

If you or a loved one is dealing with Alzheimer\u2019s Disease, it\u2019s important to utilize every available resource that you may need. In addition to visiting national organizations such as the Alzheimer\u2019s Association (www.alz.org<\/a>), check with your local area council on aging for additional resources. And be sure to check out other resources on our blog, some of which are listed below.<\/p>\n

\u201cWalking the Last Mile<\/a>\u201d by Francesca Robinson, MA.
\n\u201cAlzheimer\u2019s Is Not a Discriminating Disease<\/a>\u201d by Ashley Luckose, Esq.
\n\u201cDementia and Alzheimer\u2019s Care: Meet People Where They Are\u201d by Jane Barton MTS, MASM, CSA.<\/p>\n

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*Statistics according to the Alzheimer\u2019s Association, available for public review at https:\/\/www.alz.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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