For those of you dealing with Alzheimer's or providing caregiving for a Senior in a home care setting, this article provides some good insite into the lives of Seniors dealing with Alzheimer's.
The National Institute on Aging has just released their latest annual report on Alzheimer’s disease research. The report is called: "Tthe Progress Report on Alzheimer’s Disease: Translating New Knowledge" and summarizes current scientific directions and highlights key findings from Alzheimer’s research. The research is well layed out and easy and to the point about providing in-home care for seniors dealing with Alzheimer's.
•discovery of new genes and biological mechanisms that cause Alzheimer's disease;
•earlier disease detection using neuroimaging and biomarkers;
•links between Alzheimer’s and other age-related diseases;
•lifestyle factors that may protect against Alzheimer's disease;
•successful cognitive aging;
•clinical trials underway now to prevent or treat Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline; and,
•research-tested strategies to support caregivers.
The report is produced by the National Institute on Aging, the primary Federal agency supporting research in Alzheimer’s disease and age-related cognitive change. You can find the report online by visiting the Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral Center of the National Institute on Aging at Alzheimer's Report Link
If you would like more information about how AdLife HomeCare LLC can help you manage the challenges associated with providing in home care services to a loved one with Alzheimer's or Dementia, please give us a call. 405-286-6805
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