September is World Alzheimer's Month

Did you know? 7.7 million cases of Alzheimer's or a related dementia develop every year.

How Many People in the World Have Alzheimer's? By Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's is the only one of the top 10 causes of death for which we have no answer at this time. Increasing awareness of Alzheimer's (and other kinds of dementia) can help keep the spotlight on this disease and highlight the need for an effective treatment and cure. READ NOW 12 Things About Dementia People Wish They Would Have Known   "Ignorance is bliss." While that may be true some of the time, it's often not accurate when coping with dementia. Learn from others who have been there. READ NOW Don't Say These 10 Things to a Caregiver   We mean well, we want to help, and we know caregiving must be a hard job. So, we take a stab at expressing these things. Sometimes, it comes out well and we can just tell our goal of offering encouragement was achieved. Other times? Not so much. READ NOW Recognizing Loneliness and Boredom in Dementia   According to one report, 61% of people with dementia felt lonely, and 77% were depressed or anxious. Boredom is a frequent problem, and it shouldn't be ignored. We can do better. READ NOW Folic Acid May Reduce Dementia Risk   Adequate amounts of folic acid have commonly been recommended to prevent birth defects such as spina bifida. But, did you know that getting enough folate has also been associated with a reduced risk of developing dementia? READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Shadowing in Dementia Explained Follow this Diet Even Some of the Time to Reduce Dementia Risk Examples of Poor Judgment in Dementia The Complete Guide to Challenging Behaviors in Dementia All about Beta Amyloid Protein, Plaque, and Alzheimer's A DOTDASH BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.