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| 2013 - Know the 10 Signs | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2013.1) | 15 |
Number of participants whose knowledge about the risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease improved |
| 2013.2) | 15 |
Number of participants whose knowledge increased regarding the benefits of early diagnosis |
| 2013.3) | 13 |
Number of participants whose knowledge increased regarding what to do if they notice some of the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease |
| 2013.4) | 15 |
Number of participants who practice healthy behavior (such as physical activity, healthy diet, stress management, sleep, mental exercise, meaningful social engagement) |
| 2013.5) | 14 |
Number of participants who feel confident in managing their current situation (such as talking about what is happening, calling a health care professional, following up with resources) |
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
