According to an Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) report, most people with Alzheimer’s disease who wander are found in close proximity of their home. That being said, it’s essential that people who wander be found quickly, since confusion or poor judgment could cause them to walk into traffic, enter a dangerous construction site, or simply become increasingly disoriented, confused and frightened.
The AFA report titled “Lost and…Found: A Review of Available Methods and...
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The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) released the findings of their I CAN: Investigating Caregivers' Attitudes and Needs survey. The survey... Read more »
Tuesday's Washington Post featured an editorial by pharmaceutical giant Wyeth Corps president, executive and chairman Robert Essner, Open the... Read more »
Myth 1: Memory loss is a natural part of aging. In the past people believed memory loss was a normal part of aging, often regarding even Alzheimers... Read more »
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Memory loss that disrupts everyday life is not a normal part of aging. It is a symptom of dementia, a gradual and progressive decline in memory,... Read more »
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