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Los costos directos del cuidado de las personas con enfermedad de Alzheimer u otras demencias se estiman en más de $ 200 mil millones. Se proyecta que estos costos se eleven a $ 1.1 billones para el año 2050. AFA otorga subvenciones a sus organizaciones miembros por servicios y apoyos para el cuidado, así como por investigaciones para una cura.
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Dona AhoraAlzheimer’s Foundation pitches changes to save $110B, partly by delaying need for nursing home care. https://t.co/J3CNZZ2Z90 @alzfdn
“What’s of utmost importance to millions of families? More quality care for their loved ones and more time
with them.” 5 steps Congress should consider to help increase the level of care for those with #alzheimersdisease. #alzheimers #caregiving https://t.co/VQNNJEAJ8O
#IDtheft is one of the most common consumer crimes in the US & seniors are a prime target. How can you protect your loved one w/ #alzheimersdisease? This #AFAAlzheimersToday article explains proactive steps caregivers can take. #caregiving #alzheimers #ConsumerProtection
3“Denial and fear left me woefully uneducated and unprepared to deal with dementia. Letting my lack of knowledge paralyze me was a mistake, and I don’t want that to happen to anyone else.” Read how NJ.com's Tony Dearing is empowering people through education about #alzheimersdisease and #brainhealth. #AFAAlzheimersToday #caregiving #alzheimers
“What’s of utmost importance to millions of families? More quality care for their loved ones and more time with them.” 5 steps Congress should consider to help increase the level of care for those with #alzheimersdisease. #alzheimers #caregiving
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People Living with Alzheimer’s Hospitalized 2-3 Times More Often as Others the Same Age; More Than Half of All Nursing Home Residents Have Alzheimer’s NEW YORK (March 21, 2019)—In anticipation of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) rates tripling to nearly 14 million by 2060, the Alzheimer’s Foundati...#IDtheft is one of the most common consumer crimes in America, and seniors are a prime target for thieves. How can you protect your loved one with #alzheimersdisease? This article from #AFAAlzheimersToday explains proactive steps caregivers can take. #caregiving #alzheimers #ConsumerProtection
#alzheimersdisease can make everyday tasks many of us take for granted harder, including getting dressed. Here are six tips for #alzheimers caregivers to assist their loved ones with dressing. #caregiving #AFAAlzheimersToday
What can caregivers do to encourage safe, healthy eating for someone affected by #Alzheimersdisease? Here are some tips that can help. #alzheimers #caregiving #AFAAlzheimersToday
