Communication and Alzheimer's Disease

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through

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2018 ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE FACTS AND FIGURES

Alzheimer’s Association. 2018 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. Alzheimers Dement 2018;14(3):367-429. About this report 2018 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures is a statistical resource for U.S. data related to Alzheimer’s disease,

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia - alz.org

THE IMPACT OF ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA Currently, an estimated 50 million people worldwide are living with dementia, including more than 5 million Americans.

Behaviors - Alzheimer's Association

their causes. 1. Examine the behavior ... Turn the action or behavior into an activity If the person is rubbing a hand across the table, provide a cloth and ask for help with dusting. 8 Stay calm and be patient Reassure the person with a calm voice and gentle touch. Provide an answer

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10 Steps to Approach Memory Concerns

particularly when it involves changes in memory, thinking or behavior — it can be difficult to know what to do or say. Although it’s natural to be uncertain or nervous about how to offer support, these changes could be a sign of a significant health concern. Use the guide and space for notes below to help you feel

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Korsakoff Syndrome - Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Help

About dementia Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Dementia is not a single disease; it’s the umbrella term for an individual’s changes in memory, thinking or reasoning. There are many possible causes of dementia, including Alzheimer’s. Disorders grouped under the general term

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10 WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S - Alzheimer's Association

OR SOLVING PROBLEMS Some people living with dementia may experience changes in their ability to develop and follow a plan or work with numbers. They may have trouble following a familiar recipe or keeping track of monthly bills. They may have difficulty concentrating and take much longer to do things than they did before.

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FDA-Approved Treatments for Alzheimer's

Alzheimer’s affects more than just memory and thinking. A person’s quality of life may be impacted by a variety of behavioral and psychological symptoms that accompany dementia, such as sleep disturbances, agitation, hallucinations and delusions. Some medications focus on treating these non-cognitive symptoms for a

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Communication and Alzheimer's Disease

» Approach the person from the front and identify yourself. » Encourage nonverbal communication. If you don’t understand what the person is trying to ... of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease ...

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Alzheimer’s Dementia Care Practice Recommendations

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Promoting Chronic Disease Management: A guide for ...

well as potential consequences related to treatment of the mental illness or substance abuse.2 People ... heart failure, heart attack, or stroke due to weakened blood vessels. ... If a behavioral health client has reported that they have been diagnosed with or are living with a chronic disease, it is important to ensure that they understand the ...

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Aflac Specified Health Event Protection

1Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics, 2012 Update, American Heart Association. ... to help with ongoing living expenses, or to help with any purpose you choose. AFLAC SPECIFIED HEALTH EVENT PROTECTION – ... so all you have to focus on is getting well.

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The Power of Prevention - Centers for Disease Control and ...

diseases, including heart disease, stroke, some cancers, diabetes, and osteoporosis. Increased con-sumption of fruits and vegetables helps reduce the risk for heart disease and certain cancers as well. Managing weight is all about balance—balancing the number of calories consumed with the number of calories the body uses or “burns off ...

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A POLICY BRIEF ON COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS

in 2010), recommends that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention work with state partners to bring about policy and systems changes that will result in trained CHWs “who would be deployed in high-risk communities to help support healthy living strategies that include a focus

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