Researchers at the Alzheimer’s Disease International said around 47 million people live with dementia in the world now: that’s up from 35 million in 2009.
Dementia - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Dementia has become a very big concern as we have an aging population across the world. Dementia is also terrifying to us because of its disturbing symptoms and limited treatment options.
Dementia has become a very big concern as we have an aging population across the world. Dementia is also terrifying to us because of its disturbing symptoms and limited treatment options.
Researchers also said without a medical breakthrough, that number is likely to double every 20 years.
The Alzheimer’s Association of Western Massachusetts is helping to raise money to develop a cure for the research. Program coordinator Vanessa Martinez told 22News that the disease isn’t just causing families heartache: it’s costing them a huge amount of money.
Delusions Types, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Delusions are firm beliefs by the person of something that is not logically or practically possible. The cause of delusions is believed to be unrealistic expectation and reasoning of a situation.
Delusions are firm beliefs by the person of something that is not logically or practically possible. The cause of delusions is believed to be unrealistic expectation and reasoning of a situation.
Martinez also said that through their annual Alzheimer’s walk in Holyoke in in Hampden County, Massachusetts, they can provide services for people with Alzheimer’s, as well as contribute money to help researchers find a cure.
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Diseases Related to Old Age
Ageing is referred to the accumulation of changes that brings a person closer to death.
Ageing is referred to the accumulation of changes that brings a person closer to death.
