Jefferson County Walk to End Alzheimer’s successful

Moreover, physical exercise such as brisk walking will also aid in maintaining healthy brain cells. At present, there are no drugs available that can slow or stop disease progression.

“In Blair County we have more than 5,000 people with dementia”. Parameters such as estimates of life expectancy and incidence of dementia in men and women of different ages were all factors taken into account.

The survey, which was released at Wednesday’s US Against Alzheimer’s/Women Against Alzheimer’s “Out of the Shadows” Summit, also found that people who were taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia were more likely to feel a negative impact at work due to their dual roles.

“We do not have truly effective therapies for Alzheimer’s disease, that is the case”, said Dr. Morris.

“It is all about making businesses aware of challenges consumers may be facing”.

Community fundraising officer Rebecca Scott said: “The way the Chester-le-Street Memory Walk has gained in popularity shows just how passionate County Durham folk are about fighting dementia”. These new statistics are terrifying but they will open everyone’s eyes to the enormity of the situation.

“Alzheimer’s Australia has seen doll therapy be very beneficial for people living with dementia”, Carol says.”Together with person-centred care, Alzheimer’s Australia supports all research into innovative therapies which could replace the often unnecessary over-prescription of medications, to help with behavioural symptoms of dementia”. “Research can beat dementia and, with more investment, Alzheimer’s Research United Kingdom can drive the next breakthrough so urgently needed”. It’s wonderful news that each generation is living longer than the last, but it’s important to ensure that people can enjoy these extra years in good health.

“But I suppose what lifted me most in Chester-le-Street is that there were so many young people there who clearly want to change things for the better because they know what a devastating disease dementia can be”.