“We hope we can slow or possibly reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer’s.” – Gregory Benford
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.1
You’ve probably come across a person or two suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. But you may not know just how many people are suffering from this disease or what to do. If that’s the case, read on.
As an assisted living facility, Wellington Estates is at the forefront of helping your loved ones remain as autonomous as possible while, simultaneously, providing them top-notch support so that they can live the rich life they deserve.
We know what it takes to assist with their daily living. And we also know what sabotages their ability to live independently. Alzheimer’s disease definitely make the list of the latter. So, when we hear something like Alzheimer’s disease, we take it very seriously.
Alzheimer’s Care in 2018
According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2018 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, 16.1 million people provided an estimated 18.4 billion hours on unpaid caregiving for people with Alzheimer’s disease.2
That’s a lot of hours and definitely a wonderful show of support. But, unfortunately, it isn’t enough.
Right now, there are no treatments to cure this fatal disease.3 So, as good as care may be, it isn’t curing the disease. The good news, though, is that the future holds a brighter outlook. In fact, “ninety percent of what we know about Alzheimer’s has been discovered in the last 20 years.”4 So, effective treatment may just be a study away.
Going Purple
This is where you come in. You can help spread awareness about Alzheimer’s and influence public perception and policy. Go Purple is an initiative of the Alzheimer’s Association, which calls on Americans help spread awareness about the disease by wearing “the official color of the Alzheimer’s movement.” So, grab some purple attire and help get the word out.
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The information and advice in this post are for entertainment and informational purposes. We do not take any responsibility for its content and any action you take based on the information of this post is strictly at your own risk. You should always speak to your doctor regarding medical information and your health.
1 https://www.alz.org/abam/#goPurple.asp
2 https://www.alz.org/facts/overview.asp
3 https://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_myths_about_alzheimers.asp
4 https://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_what_is_alzheimers.asp