June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the millions of individuals’ world-wide, family members, and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Every 60 seconds someone in the US develops this disease according to the Alzheimer’s Association. It is the most common form of dementia accounting for 60-80 percent of cases… Read more »
When we hear the word dementia, most automatically think of Alzheimer’s disease. While Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, there are other types, not as well known, that are equally catastrophic. Alzheimer’s is the sixth-leading cause of death in America, according to the Alzheimer’s Association and is slow progressing. Individuals start off having memory issues such as forgetting… Read more »
A California neurologist (Dr. Dale Bredesen) conducted a study on 10 individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, his findings were astonishing. Six of these individuals who had been struggling with work due to memory loss and other issues had improved in their work performance due to a well-balanced diet, adequate sleep, stress reduction, specific supplements, and overall… Read more »
Video Footage Of The Walk To End Alzheimer’s – October 8th, 2016 Las Vegas, Nevada Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The video displayed is of “The Walk to End Alzheimer’s” in Las… Read more »
Walk To End Alzheimer’s Community Organized Event CompassionCare Hospice Team – Walk To End Alzheimer’s Event News By participating in the walk, the CompassionCare Hospice team helped to raise donation dollars that went to the research of Alzheimer’s treatment, prevention, and ultimately one day, a cure. It also helped increase the level of Alzheimer’s awareness… Read more »
Walk to End Alzheimer’s is on Saturday, October 8th at Town Square! By participating in the walk, your fundraising or donation dollars will go to research toward treatment, prevention, and ultimately one day, a cure. It also helps increase the level of Alzheimer’s awareness in our Las Vegas community. Alzheimer’s disease is a type of… Read more »
There’s still time to register for the 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 08th at Town Square! CompassionCare welcomes anyone who would like to walk with us this day, click on the link below to join our team and get signed up! There is no registration fee for the walk-any donation you would like… Read more »
According to statistics, Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. More than 5 million Americans are living with this disease. Every 66 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s and these numbers will escalate rapidly in coming years. Unless something is done, in 2050, Alzheimer’s is projected to cost more than $1 trillion… Read more »
Mild Behavioral Impairment (MBI) is a new diagnosis for dementia that experts have come up with and was recently announced at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Toronto. MBI can hopefully help doctors recognize brain changes that may lead to conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia disease. The sooner these types of conditions can be identified, the better chances of… Read more »
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