January is Alzheimers Awareness month

Mild Cognitive Impairment Does Not = Normal Aging

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Are there any other “This Is Us” fans who eagerly awaited episode 10 last week?  Spoiler alert for those who have not yet watched.  Yes, as we suspected, Rebecca was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).   Her diagnosis  is a fitting introduction for today’s blog  as  January is Alzheimers’ Awareness month.  Now let’s be clear, MCI is not Alzheimer’s disease.  MCI  according to the Alzheimer’s Society “may increase your risk….

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Disability, Elder Care

January is Alzheimers’ Awareness Month

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Let’s take a moment to consider one of the biggest health crises that we will be facing over the next several years. A health diagnosis that not only robs people of their memories but a health crisis that can destroy families. Without planning, I fear it may also bankrupt our health care system. Alzheimers disease is the most common form of dementia and is only one of many diseases that….

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Caregiving, Elder Care
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