Prevalence of Alzheimer’s Disease

by | 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...

Signs of Dementia

by | 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...
What is Dementia?

What is Dementia?

by | 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...

Raise Awareness!

by | Jun 6, 2019 | Dementia Friendly Community, Latest 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...