Article Publication Date:
4/12/2012
Summary:
Background and context for interpretation of the data about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are contained in the Overview. This information includes definitions of the types of dementia and a summary of current knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease. Other sections address prevalence, mortality, caregiving and use and costs of care and services. There is a focus on the challenges of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias who live alone.
Topics:
Long Term Services and Supports
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Populations:
Caregivers
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symptoms of Alzheimer's disease; diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease; causes of Alzheimer's disease; risk factors for Alzheimer's disease; treatment of Alzheimer's disease; prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias; deaths from Alzheimer's disease; use and costs of health care, long-term care and hospice
Contact
Alzheimer's Association
info@alz.org
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/53076