10 signs of alzheimer ’s action on alzheimer ’s & dementia board...
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Action on Alzheimer’s & Dementia was approved in2012 as a new charity in Bermuda (Charity no. 929).
Board membersElizabeth StewartPresident & Founder
Grainne RichmondVice President
Melissa LogieTreasurer
Laura West-BurtSecretary
Joanna Heaney Director
Diane MooreDirector
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SUPPORT • EDUCATE • ADVOCATE
1 Memory loss that disrupts daily lifeForgetting recent events or important dates, repeatingthe same questions, needing help with once-simple tasks.
2 Difficulty with problem-solving or planningUnable to develop or follow a plan, work with numbers,remember a familiar recipe, organise bills, concentrate.
3 Difficulty completing daily tasks Trouble with driving to familiar places, managing abudget, or remembering the rules of a favourite game.
4 Confusion with time/placeLosing track of dates, seasons, the passage of time; mayforget where they are or how they got there.
5 Trouble with images/spatial relationshipsDifficulty reading, judging distance, determining colouror contrast, or discerning mirror reflections.
6 Difficulty reading or writingDifficulty in conversation, i.e. stopping mid-conversation,repeating things, struggling for words, misnaming.
7 Misplacing items; unable to retrace stepsPutting things in unusual places, losing possessions, oraccusing others of stealing.
8 Decreased judgmentLosing good judgement or decision-making skills, oftenregarding money. Less attention to grooming, dressingand cleanliness.
9 Withdrawal from socialisingBecoming removed from hobbies, social activities, workprojects, sports. May avoid social situations and visitors.
10 Changes in mood and personalityAlzheimer’s sufferers may become confused, suspicious,depressed, fearful, anxious or easily upset.
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10 signs of Alzheimer’s Action on Alzheimer’s& Dementia
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Dementia is the umbrella term use to describe symptomsthat result from an underlying disease. The most common isAlzheimer’s disease, but there are numerous others, includingvascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia and Lewybody dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive illnessthat destroys areas of the brain, causing memory loss, confusion, and eventual loss of speech, understanding andmovement. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, butsome drugs may help alleviate symptoms.
Providing education and supportOur goals
Increase awareness in the community about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and advocatefor all people living with dementiaSupport dementia–specific training for all stakeholders, including families, care workers, schools,churches, companies, healthcare specialists, such as GPs, dentists, etc.Provide resources and emotional support to families and people with dementia, including monthlysupport-group meetingsProvide access to FREE occupational therapy services, including cognitive, functional and safety assessmentsProvide a range of activities for people living with dementia and their care partners, includingmusic, movement, art/crafts, competitive games, and animal therapy
l Every four seconds, someone is diagnosed with demential In Latin America and the Caribbean, 4.7-million peoplehave dementia—projected to rise to 18 million by 2050l An estimated 1,000-plus people live with dementia inBermudal About four percent of people over age 65 years developvascular dementia and 13 percent have Alzheimer’s disease.After age 65, the odds of developing Alzheimer’s doubleevery five years, reaching 50 percent by age 85.
The cost of caregivingl More than seven in 10 people with Alzheimer’sdisease live at home, where family and friendsprovide almost 75 percent of their carel A typical Alzheimer’s caregiver is a married,employed woman, 46 years old, with no childrenin the home. The percentage of family or informalcaregivers who are women ranges from 59 to 75percent. Female caregivers may spend 50 percentmore time providing care than male caregiversl About 23 percent of Alzheimer’s caregiversprovide “constant care” (40-plus hours per week)l One in five Alzheimer’s caregivers is in fair topoor health, and 18 percent report caregiving hasmade their health worsel Two-thirds of working caregivers have missedwork because of caregiving responsibilitiesl Two-thirds of caregivers have made sacrificesto provide care: time with family and friends (55 percent); social activities, hobbies and vacations(49 percent); exercise (30 percent)l Burn-out symptoms for caregivers include higherlevels of hostility, impatience and irritability withothers. Two in three caregivers experience strainon marriages, friendships and jobs.
About dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
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