Alzheimer’s By the Numbers

#1 Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia 1 in 9 Americans age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s disease 32% Of Americans age 85 and older have Alzheimer’s disease 5 Million+ Americans are living with Alzheimer’s 59% Of caregivers reported high or very...

Alzheimer’s From the Perspective of a Spouse

They say that you can’t fully understand another person’s experience until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. It can be incredibly difficult to watch as a loved one’s life is changed dramatically by dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Seeing their behaviors and...

Tips to Help with Sundowing

What is Sundowning? Sundowing is when individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia have trouble sleeping or have behavioral problems that increase beginning at dusk and continuing into the night. Studies show that at many as 20 percent of those with Alzheimer’s have more...

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

Watching the ones we love grow older is difficult. You may notice changes in their behavior that concern you. How can you tell if what you observe is typical and age-related or if these changes indicate that they are dealing with something more serious? The following...

June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month!

Join millions in the fight against Alzheimer’s! June is nationally recognized as Alzheimer’s & Brain Disease Awareness month. To help bring awareness, there are several different great fundraisers taking place all across the country this month to help...