It’s here – the Alzheimer’s Association has released the 2022 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. This annual report is released every March and serves as a statistical resource detailing the prevalence of the disease, as well as surrounding context.
Tanesha Tyler-Carr from the Alzheimer’s Association: Dallas and Northeast Texas chapter returns to the podcast to provide an overview of the 2022 statistics and important takeaways.
More than 6 million Americans are impacted, and by 2050, it’s projected to rise to 13 million.
With such a scope, the facts are undeniable: Alzheimer’s is a public Health crisis that has individual, societal, and even economic implications.
Knowing that, it’s important to know how to get diagnosed and what to do if you or a loved one is affected.
Topics discussed:
-Alzheimer’s
-Mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
-Dementia
-Statistics for Alzheimer’s
-Alzheimer’s Association
-COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s
-Diagnosing Alzheimer’s
-What to do after you’re diagnosed
Takeaways from this episode:
– 11 million Americans are providing unpaid care for their loved ones that add up to 16 billion hours of care, valued at nearly $272 billion dollars.
-Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a form of dementia and about 1/3 of those diagnosed with MCI may develop Alzheimer’s-related dementia within 5 years. Many physicians consider MCI a precursor.
-If you suspect you or a loved one has dementia, go to your doctor for a referral to a specialist or geriatrician for testing and scans.
-If you’re diagnosed, don’t wait to plan for the future – it will only be more difficult if you wait until you’re in crisis mode or your abilities change.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Download Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures and the infographic:
www.alz.org/facts
How brain fitness can slow down dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s:
https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/10_signs
Department of Disability services:
https://www.usa.gov/disability-services
Area Agencies on Aging (AAA):
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/providers/long-term-care-providers/area-agencies-aging-aaa
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