NAPERVILLE — A proposed Alzheimer’s facility sailed through the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, taking a unanimous positive recommendation to the full City Council.Silverado Senior Living, a California-based company with 34 other facilities throughout the United States, plans a 90-patient senior housing facility to care for Alzheimer’s and memory-impaired ... continue reading
(HealthDay News) — Getting a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t mean life as you know it is ending. People with Alzheimer’s can lead a purposeful and productive life if they take steps to care for their physical and mental health, the Alzheimer’s Association says.
Excerpt from:
... continue reading
(Bloomberg) — Almost 15 million people care for U.S. patients with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, providing 17 billion hours of unpaid help valued at $202.6 billion, an advocacy group said.
Read more:
Almost 15 Million in the U.S. ... continue reading
By 2026 the number of Minnesota residents with Alzheimer’s disease will skyrocket to more than 135,000. The total cost of care for them is estimated to reach $10 billion. A new report, “Preparing Minnesota for Alzheimer’s: Budgetary, Social and Personal Impacts,” urges Minnesotans to take action now to for futurecost ... continue reading
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly 11 million Americans are providing care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia without assistance. The non-profit National Private Duty Association (NPDA), along with the Michigan Chapter, will host a family caregiver education web conference entitled ‘Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s at Home,’ at ... continue reading