For the health of it: Chenango Health Department discusses Alzheimer’s awareness
CHENANGO COUNTY – Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior.
Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. It slowly diminishes memory and thinking skills, leading to an inability to carry out simple daily tasks and communication. Every 65 seconds someone develops this disease and it’s the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.
Those with Alzheimer’s live an average of eight years after their symptoms become noticeable to others, but survival can range from four to 20 years, depending on age and other health conditions.
Stages of Alzheimer’s include mild/early stage, moderate/middle stage and severe/late stage. In the early stage the disease may not be noticeable or you may notice some memory issues.
During the moderate stage of Alzheimer’s, individuals may have greater difficulty performing tasks such as paying bills, but they may still remember significant details about their life. At late stage, individuals may require care around the clock with daily activities and personal care.
In the severe stage the person may lose awareness of recent experiences as well as of their surroundings, ability to walk, sit, swallow, communicate and become vulnerable to infections.
Unfortunately there is no cure for this disease, but if people receive early and accurate diagnosis it could help stall worsening and assist in providing care. So what can we do for persons with the disease and those who support them in providing the significant hours of care?
First, we can get educated about this disease. Secondly, we can advocate by writing letters to our government officials on needs in the community of those affected by this disease. Lastly, we can support caregivers and those affected with the disease by encouraging usage of supports of The Alzheimer’s Association. They are a trusted resource for reliable information, referral and support to millions of people affected by the disease.
To call the 24/7 Alzheimer’s Association hotline, call (800) 272-3900. The virtual library can be found at www.alz.org.
Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. It slowly diminishes memory and thinking skills, leading to an inability to carry out simple daily tasks and communication. Every 65 seconds someone develops this disease and it’s the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.
Those with Alzheimer’s live an average of eight years after their symptoms become noticeable to others, but survival can range from four to 20 years, depending on age and other health conditions.
Stages of Alzheimer’s include mild/early stage, moderate/middle stage and severe/late stage. In the early stage the disease may not be noticeable or you may notice some memory issues.
During the moderate stage of Alzheimer’s, individuals may have greater difficulty performing tasks such as paying bills, but they may still remember significant details about their life. At late stage, individuals may require care around the clock with daily activities and personal care.
In the severe stage the person may lose awareness of recent experiences as well as of their surroundings, ability to walk, sit, swallow, communicate and become vulnerable to infections.
Unfortunately there is no cure for this disease, but if people receive early and accurate diagnosis it could help stall worsening and assist in providing care. So what can we do for persons with the disease and those who support them in providing the significant hours of care?
First, we can get educated about this disease. Secondly, we can advocate by writing letters to our government officials on needs in the community of those affected by this disease. Lastly, we can support caregivers and those affected with the disease by encouraging usage of supports of The Alzheimer’s Association. They are a trusted resource for reliable information, referral and support to millions of people affected by the disease.
To call the 24/7 Alzheimer’s Association hotline, call (800) 272-3900. The virtual library can be found at www.alz.org.
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