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| 2013 - Ten Warning Signs/Understanding Alzheimer’s disease | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2013.1) | 40 |
Number of participants who can explain the importance of early detection |
| 2013.2) | 40 |
Number of participants who can explain the benefits of early diagnosis |
| 2013.3) | 40 |
Number of participants who can recognize warning signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia |
| 2013.4) | 40 |
Number of participants who can describe typical age-related memory, thinking or behavior changes |
| 2013.5) | 40 |
Number of participants who feel more confident in managing their current situation |
| 2013.6) | 40 |
Number of participants who can discuss tips for approaching someone about memory concerns |
Author: Diane Mason
Major Program: Ten Warning Signs/Understanding Alzheimer’s disease
One in three senior adults dies each year due to Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia (Alzheimer’s Association, 2016). Alzheimer’s is an incurable brain disease that causes a slow, progressive decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills (Alzheimer’s Association, 2016). An estimated 5.3 million Americans of all ages live with Alzheimer’s disease. As many as 16 million will have the disease in 2050 (Alzheimer’s Association, 2016). The cost o
