Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Services with DJC Rock Home Care

 

DJC Rock Home Care Dedicated to Providing the Best Senior In-Home Care! 480-442-7365 Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Services   The caregivers at DJC Rock Home Care are trained in dementia friendly practices. We offer support to the individual living with a cognitive disease and support to the family. Please contact DJC Rock Home Care to review the options of memory care services that are offered. 10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer's or other dementia. Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms. If you notice any of them, don't ignore them. Schedule an appointment with your doctor. The difference between Alzheimer’s and typical age-related issues.   Signs of Alzheimer's and Dementia Typical Age-Related Changes Poor judgment and decision-making Making a bad decision once in a while Inability to manage a budget Missing a monthly payment Losing track of the date or the season Forgetting which day it is and remembering it later Difficulty having a conversation Sometimes forgetting which word to use Misplacing things and being unable to retrace steps to find them Losing things from time to time What to do if you notice these signs If you notice any of the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's in yourself or someone you know, don't ignore them. Schedule an appointment with your doctor. With early detection, you can explore treatments that may provide some relief of symptoms and help you maintain a level of independence longer, as well as increase your chances of participating in clinical drug trials that help advance research.   Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures   Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures, an annual report released by the Alzheimer's Association reveals the burden of Alzheimer's and dementia on individuals, caregivers, government and the nation's health care system. The accompanying special report, More Than Normal Aging: Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), examines the challenges that physicians and the American public face in understanding and diagnosing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which is characterized by subtle changes in memory and thinking. It is estimated that 10% to 15% of individuals with MCI go on to develop dementia each year. Quick Facts   More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. By 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million. 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another dementia. It kills more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. In 2020, COVID-19 contributed to a 17% increase in Alzheimer's and dementia deaths. In 2022, Alzheimer's and other dementias will cost the nation $321 billion. By 2050, these costs could reach nearly $1 trillion. More than 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's or other dementias. In 2021, these caregivers provided more than 16 billion hours of care valued at nearly $272 billion. Fewer than 1 in 5 Americans are familiar with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which can be an early stage of Alzheimer's. 90% of physicians say it's important to diagnose MCI due to Alzheimer's, but over half say they are not fully comfortable diagnosing it. About one-third of people with MCI due to Alzheimer's disease develop dementia within 5 years of diagnosis.