Extension
It Starts With Us
Author: Vicki Wynn
Major Program: Know the 10 Signs
Alzheimer’s Disease is the sixth leading cause of death in Kentucky, with 69,000 adults age 65 and over diagnosed in 2016. “Know the 10 Signs” is an evidenced-based program developed and distributed by the National Alzheimer’s Association. The Greater Kentucky Southern Indiana Alzheimer’s Association Chapter trained Extension Agents in 86 counties to help increase people’s knowledge of risk factors, understand the benefits of early diagnosis, and know what to
Author: Natalie Taul
Major Program: Know the 10 Signs
Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States currently develops Alzheimer’s disease, an incurable brain disease that causes a slow, progressive decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, today, an estimated 5.8 million Americans of all ages live with the disease; 2/3 of whom are women (73,000 in KY; 86,00 by 2025). By 2050, the number is projected to rise to nearly 14 million and is expected to cost the nation as much as $1.1 trillio
