by ADRC SW WI | Jul 9, 2019 | Dementia Friendly Community
Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia experience a range of symptoms and experiences, not just the end stages of the disease that many times come to mind. There is a general progression of symptoms related to Alzheimer’s including an early,...
by ADRC SW WI | Jul 1, 2019 | Dementia Friendly Community
The number of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease is eye-opening. It is a very likely that you know someone with the disease, whether they are in your family, close social network, or community. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.3 million individuals...
by ADRC SW WI | Jun 24, 2019 | Dementia Friendly Community
Dementia affects every person differently. Each person is a unique individual and that does not change with dementia. Not everyone with dementia will exhibit the same symptoms, with the same rate of progression. Although each individual is unique, the following are...
by ADRC SW WI | Jun 18, 2019 | Dementia Friendly Community
By: Pam Kul-Berg Dementia Care Specialist for the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is important and knowing some warning signs can be helpful. Early diagnosis can allow individuals...
by ADRC SW WI | Jun 10, 2019 | Dementia Friendly Community
Dementia is a general term describing a set of symptoms that can be present in many different health conditions. The symptoms are severe enough to interfere with an individual’s daily living. They include changes in abilities related to: Memory Communication and...
by ADRC SW WI | Jun 6, 2019 | Dementia Friendly Community, Latest Regional News
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month. We know there are over 5.3 million individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. It is important to remember the people this number represents – the individuals living with the disease and...