Optimal Care for People Living With Dementia
By Carolyn Clevenger, RN, DNP, GNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, FAANP, FGSA, FAAN Dementias caused by Alzheimer’s disease and other disorders, like Lewy body, frontotemporal or vascular dementia, are among the most frightening illnesses facing seniors. Nearly 7 million Americans are currently affected by dementia, and 11 million family members or friends provide unpaid care for these individuals. […]
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is something health care providers talk a lot about with older patients. Not only is it prevalent — but the incidence is growing — and nearly 5.8 million Americans are now living with the disease. The lack of both a definitive cause and a cure makes people feel especially uneasy.