The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) released the findings of their I CAN: Investigating Caregivers' Attitudes and Needs survey. The survey uncovered significant trends among caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients, including a link between the stigma associated with the disease and dramatic delays in Alzheimer’s diagnosis. The AFA found that caregivers are in dire need of support and educational resources, and that despite the burdens of this tragic disease, caregivers often felt they...
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