Every 3seconds a new case of dementia is diagnosed. Alzheimer’s disease
is the most common form of dementia. This is not a normal part of aging, there
is no method of prevention and there is no proven cure. November is Alzheimer’s
awareness month. Do what you can: donate,
educate someone, educate yourself, wear purple, throw an event, pledge your birthday,
share your story, share the message. Together, we can educate the population and
decrease the stigma placed on Alzheimer’s. We can educate the young population
that will one day be doctors, researchers, and caregivers. We can light the
fire inside their hearts. Such an awful disease can only be fought, defeated,
treated, cured if we fight together.
What is Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s is the most
common form of dementia and is currently the 6th leading cause of
death. Currently, there are 46.8 billion people worldwide fighting dementia.
This means that 1in every 3 senior citizens die with some form of dementia.
This number will increase to around 74.7
million in the next 44 years. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease; this means
that the symptoms will worsen over time. Per the Alzheimer’s Association, here
are ten early warning signs of Alzheimer’s:
1.
Memory loss in daily life
2.
Challenges problem solving
3.
Difficulty with familiar tasks
4.
Confusion with time/place
5.
Trouble with visual images
6.
Problems with speaking & writing
7.
Frequently misplacing items
8.
Poor judgment
9.
Changes in personality and mood
10.
Withdrawal for social activities
To formally diagnosis
Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, visit your doctor. Your doctor will perform memory tests that
involve problem solving, counting, and language followed by brain scans; CT
scans and PET scans.
If diagnosed, there are
some wonderful facilities that provide caregivers specifically for dementia and
Alzheimer’s. The Scottish Home recently added The Caledonian House to their facilities. This new location specializes
in best in class memory care. Our memory support program understands the
challenges, changes, and difficulties associated with conditions like
Alzheimer’s and dementia. The program focuses on emotional and physical health
of your loved ones.
The Scottish Home
provides loving care, friendship, and enriching activities. Because of our
small size, the environment is very intimate; this makes our residents and
staff feel like a family! In addition to the new memory care facility, The
Scottish Home also offers assisted living and nursing home care facilities.
Schedule a Tour
of our facilities located at 2800 Des Plaines Avenue in North Riverside
Illinois. For more information, visit our website
or give us a call at (708) 447-5092!
