083. The true economic impact of Alzheimer's Disease

It’s here - the Alzheimer’s Association has released the 2022 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. This annual report is released every March and serves as a statistical resource detailing the prevalence of the disease, as well as surrounding context. Tanesha Tyler-Carr from the Alzheimer’s Association: Dallas and Northeast Texas chapter returns to the podcast to provide an overview of the 2022 statistics and important takeaways. More than 6 million Americans are impacted, and by 2050, it’s projected to rise to 13 million. With such a scope, the facts are undeniable: Alzheimer’s is a public health crisis that has individual, societal, and even economic implications. Knowing that, it’s important to know how to get diagnosed and what to do if you or a loved one is affected. Topics discussed: -Alzheimer’s -Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) -Dementia -Statistics for Alzheimer’s -Alzheimer’s Association -COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s -Diagnosing Alzheimer’s -What to do after you’re diagnosed Takeaways from this episode: - 11 million Americans are providing unpaid care for their loved ones that add up to 16 billion hours of care, valued at nearly $272 billion dollars. -Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a form of dementia and about 1/3 of those diagnosed with MCI may develop Alzheimer’s-related dementia within 5 years. Many physicians consider MCI a precursor. -If you suspect you or a loved one has dementia, go to your doctor for a referral to a specialist or geriatrician for testing and scans. -If you’re diagnosed, don’t wait to plan for the future – it will only be more difficult if you wait until you’re in crisis mode or your abilities change. Resources mentioned in this episode: Download Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures and the infographic: www.alz.org/facts How brain fitness can slow down dementia and Alzheimer's Disease https://www.loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/aging-in-style-podcast/episode/3a1051ca/075-how-brain-fitness-slows-down-dementia-and-alzheimers-disease 10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s: https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/10_signs Department of Disability services: https://www.usa.gov/disability-services Area Agencies on Aging (AAA): https://www.hhs.texas.gov/providers/long-term-care-providers/area-agencies-aging-aaa Table talk: https://alz-org.zoom.us/rec/share/WDXXQkMq_qD6FjJPWyYfAfrO06y8grJl7zsEgHaGSL-CmE-VcG8RcP5EpWZI_9Ry.ThRfOOXcWu_mk556 To suggest a topic, be a guest or to support the podcast please email [email protected] For more senior resources and to sign up to the newsletter please visit: https://www.facebook.com/LoriWilliamsSeniorServices/ https://www.instagram.com/theloriwilliams/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/theloriwilliams/ https://loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/aging-in-style-podcast/