Alzheimer's Diagnostic Services Safety & Prevention
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. The causes of the disease are complex. Here are four of the most significant contributing factors.
Age: The greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s is growing older. At age 65, only one in nine people have some form of Alzheimer’s. By age 85, one in three people have the disease.
Family History: If you…
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Kimberly Williams-Paisley reveals both the struggles and the lessons learned from her mother’s dementia.
CHRISTMAS 2005. Kimberly Williams-Paisley, her husband, sister, brother and in-laws were sitting together on a single bed in her parent’s house. They had gathered to hear some bad news. At the age of 62, Kimberly’s mother, Linda, had been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia…
Alzheimer's Diagnostic Services Safety & Prevention
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. The causes of the disease are complex. Here are four of the most significant contributing factors.
Age: The greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s is growing older. At age 65, only one in nine people have some form of Alzheimer’s. By age 85, one in three people have the disease.
Family History: If you…
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71% increase in annual deaths attributed to Alzheimer’s from 2000 to 2013.
90% of Americans age 55+ at risk for high blood pressure.
2.5 Million. The number of older adults with a substance abuse problem.
7 Million. The number of older Americans who suffer from depression but do not receive treatment.
11 Million. The number of Americans 65 and older who are living alone,…
Alzheimer's Health & Wellness Safety & Prevention Senior Health & Fitness
Of the top 10 causes of death, Alzheimer’s is the only disease that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed. That should provide plenty of motivation to lower your risk for dementia by following these four simple recommendations.
Keep Moving
Physical activity such as walking or swimming increases the supply of oxygen to the cells.
As a result, many experts believe getting plenty of…