Alzheimer’s and Other Forms of Dementia

Alzheimer’s disease and dementia affect a large segment of the elderly population, making providing care for them challenging for family members. Many families are turning to home care services to help shoulder the burden of dementia care; home care services are cost effective and can be a lifeline for families struggling to care for elderly loved ones. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Alzheimer’s & the Forms of Dementia Many people use the terms Alzheimer’s disease and dementia interchangeably, but these conditions have significant differences. Dementia is a term used to describe many symptoms that include cognitive and memory impairments associated with aging. Alzheimer’s can contribute to dementia, as can a variety of other illnesses including Parkinson’s disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and Huntington’s. Depression, substance abuse and nutritional issues can also contribute to d
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