Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month: Tools & Resources
Every November, Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month promotes awareness about Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and its impact on individuals, families and health care.AD is a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. It involves parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. It is the most...
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and Person-Centered Care
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, reminding us that over 5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), a form of dementia that impacts memory, thinking, and behavior. AD is the most common form of dementia, with 60-80% of all diagnosed cases. Did You Know: AD ranks as the sixth leading cause of death in...