ALZHEIMER'S BLOG:

I keep doing research and reading how this terrible disease, Alzheimer's, is spreading in our country. It is very interesting this morning as I was reading Alzheimer's Weekly, about the 2010 Alzheimer's Disease Facts & Figures Report. It stated that Alzheimer's is the leading cause of death in 2006. But now with a rapidly number of aging population, increases the number of Alzheimer's Causes. The death rate has declined for most major disease: The death rates from 2000 - 2006 are: heart disease -11.1% -- breast cancer -2.6% -- prostate cancer -8.7% -- stroke -18.2% -- HIV/Aids -16.3% -- while Alzheimer's rose 41.6%. Plus people with dementia and Alzheimer's are high users of hospitals, nursing homes and long term care centers, which equal high costs for all involved. Alzheimer's Disease often progresses in a slow unrelenting pace putting the family in a emotional, physical, and financial roller coaster. Look up this article on www.alzheimersweekly.com under 2010 Alzheimer's Disease Facts & Figures Report.

Please if you have a loved one with Alzheimer's please get a good support group. If you don't know where to look check on www.alzheimersassociation.com . They actually have a map of the US and you can pick the state where you live, then check out the cities to find a support group in your area. Also it is important to get a good respite care. If you don't take a break and take care of yourself, how can you care for your loved one.

Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint Of James A Rock Pub., Co.
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