Building a dementia-friendly community and raising awareness about memory loss disorders like Alzheimer's disease is a team effort. Alzheimer's Orange County spoke to local nurse Melinda Meyer, BSN, CCRN, to get a nurse's perspective on Alzheimer's disease and what others—including those in the healthcare field—should know about dementia and those affected by it. Read our
Irvine, Calif., April 24, 2022 – Alzheimer's Orange County has released new figures on the prevalence of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in Orange County, shedding light on the scope and severity of these conditions in the local community. According to the data, more than 164,000 people in Orange County live with dementia or
Recently, the news of actor Bruce Willis’ frontotemporal dementia diagnosis made national headlines, but it also put the spotlight on a disorder many are unfamiliar with. What is frontotemporal dementia? According to the NIH, Frontotemporal disorders (FTD), sometimes called frontotemporal dementia is a rare form of dementia that tends to occur at a younger age
Understanding their reality As a person’s cognitive ability starts to decline, the reality they perceive can be very different from ours. Dementias like Alzheimer's disease can cause more than just memory loss. The disease can impact our speech, logic, emotions, behavior, and affect our brain in other ways. People with Alzheimer’s may not have the
Thinking of ways to be more productive or increase one’s activity is common for anyone planning new goals or resolutions—especially at the start of a new year. However, those caring for someone with Alzheimer's or another type of dementia may find that their loved one has new or increased feelings of apathy. If that’s something you’ve
By Jim McAleer, President & CEO What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia? Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly impairs memory and cognitive skills, and eventually the ability to carry out even the simplest tasks. Many people use “Alzheimer’s disease” and “dementia” interchangeably believing they are the same thing. However,
Alzheimer's Orange County (AlzOC) recently had the opportunity to ask local teenager and AlzOC volunteer, Lindsey Ko to talk about Alzheimer's disease, how it affects families, and her personal connection to the disease. What inspired you to help people living with dementia? Seeing the effects of Alzheimer’s impact my great-uncle firsthand was really eye-opening for
Brought to you by Picnic Health. Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer’s is a difficult journey that millions of individuals in the United States are forced to tackle. Part of that caregiver journey usually includes managing your loved one’s medical care, including their medical history, prescriptions, and more. Having access to your loved one’s
Support groups are a frequently used resource by those who live with or are affected by dementia. However, some may be hesitant about joining a group. Taking closer at this valuable resource can help you discover how it can make a difference for you or someone you know. What is a support group? Support groups
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month! Learn about one the most of the important organs that also plays a critical role in how we age—the brain. Check out these fun brain facts and suggestions on what you can do to stay mind fit. Your brain is about 2% of your overall body weight
