November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: 5 Eye-Opening Facts About Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month is always celebrated every November. It is the perfect time to honor loved ones with this type of cognitive condition and as well as be familiar with the latest information on Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is described as a progressive mental disorder that is irreversible and usually occurs during middle or old… read more

Taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is daunting, emotionally and financially. The cost of Alzheimer’s care is skyrocketing, in fact, it is projected to surpass $277 billion, which is $20 billion more compared to last year. To quote Keith Fargo, Ph.D., director of scientific programs and outreach for the Alzheimer’s Association: “Soaring… read more

Whether it is a friend or a family member, we all know at least one person diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. At present, five million Americans are living with the disease, and the number will continue to grow in the coming years. The disease is devastating to both the patient and his or her family. However,… read more

Last September 21, organizations, groups, families, and individuals observed World Alzheimer’s Day. As the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, Alzheimer’s disease affects the people on a devastating scale. While planning for long term care helps immensely, individuals and families still have much to go through with this ordeal.   Understandably, many… read more

A dance partner, a superhero, a confidant—Dad has played important roles in our lives. From broken toys to broken hearts, our fathers (and father figures) have always been our constant with his comforting smile and steady guidance. However, the reality of life is that this cannot last for as long as we all hope. Like… read more

Nursing homes provide a wide range of medical and long term care services that help people maintain the best level of functionality even if they are dependent to others for care. The following are some of the programs/services they offer. 1. Alzheimer’s and Dementia Program As most caregivers can attest, caring for a person with… read more

Helping a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease perform basic activities of daily living is a very demanding task. It entails a lot of sacrifice – financial, physical and mental – on the part of family caregivers. It becomes even more difficult when the disease worsens, because family caregivers do not only have to provide long… read more

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive organic brain disorder that leads to the irreversible loss of cognitive abilities such as reasoning and memory retention. In year 2000, around 4.5 million Americans suffered from this disease and this number is expected to triple by year 2050 as the number of Americans aged 65 and older increase. People… read more