Alzheimer’s Deaths Grossly Understated

07 Friday Mar 2014

Posted by Ann Napoletan in Advocacy and Awareness, Facts & Figures, Prevention, Research, USAgainstAlzheimer's, Washington

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#ENDALZ

In 2010, reports indicated there were ~84,000 deaths resulting from Alzheimer’s annually in the U.S. However, a study just published in the Journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that number could be understated by over 400,000.

Is it possible that deaths attributed to ALZ actually exceed 500,000 per year? That’s SIX times the original estimate. Watch this report from NBC News to find out why there is such a huge discrepancy.

If these new numbers are accurate, it would mean Alzheimer’s is the THIRD leading cause of death in the United States, behind only cancer and heart disease. Did you know cancer receives $5.7 billion in annual funding compared to $550 million for Alzheimer’s.

Click here to tell Congress a cancer-size problem requires a cancer-size response.

Elder Abuse: Do You Know the Signs?

06 Thursday Mar 2014

Posted by Ann Napoletan in Blogging, Caregivers, Finances, Helpful Resources, Mom, Neglect and Abuse, Safety, Scam, Tips

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Elder abuse can take on many forms, from physical and emotional mistreatment to financial exploitation. Sadly, this despicable crime is more common than we think. I’d like to thank Norma and Toby from Girlfriends With Aging Parents for allowing me to share a very personal story on this topic.

I hope it underscores the fact that we, as care partners, must be diligent about knowing what signs to look for. It’s one of those things that we tend to think only happens to other people, but the fact is, it can happen to anyone…

FREE Dementia Class

04 Tuesday Mar 2014

Posted by Ann Napoletan in Caregivers, Coursework & Learning Opportunities, Expectations, Helpful Resources

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Understanding Dementia
FREE Online Dementia Course – Available Internationally
Beginning March 31st, lasting 9 weeks

Almost 9,500 people participated in the first offering of Understanding Dementia MOOC, and REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the next course which begins on March 31st.

The curriculum draws upon the expertise of neuroscientists, clinicians and dementia care professionals from the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre at the University of Tasmania, Australia.