Alzheimers Disease: – New Survey Reveals Widely-Held Misperceptions About Alzheimer’s Disease Among African-American and Hispanic Caregivers
New Survey Reveals Widely-Held Misperceptions About Alzheimer’s Disease Among African-American and Hispanic Caregivers
NEW YORK, March 14 /PRNewswire/ — African-Ame
SeniorBridge Excellence in Social Work Practice Award Announced
CHICAGO—-The Chicago office of SeniorBridge, a national provider of professional care services for individuals and families dealing with complex chronic conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2007 SeniorBridge Award for Excellence in Social Work Practice.
Buncombe braces for increase in Alzheimer’s
ASHEVILLE — It is a disease so common that 15 million people are expected to have it by the year 2030. It is so complex that its diagnosis can only be confirmed by an autopsy. It is Alzheimer’s disease.
Minorities may dismiss signs of Alzheimer’s
MIAMI – African- American and Hispanic families who have relatives with Alzheimer’s are more likely to dismiss symptoms as part of the aging process, decreasing chances for an early diagnosis, according to a new survey.
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