Aging-associated diseases
When Caregiving Becomes Everything
Throughout the week, we’re talking with caregivers–people who give much of their time and energy to caring for children, parents and other loved ones who need regular and ongoing assistance. In some cases, this caregiving can last weeks or months. In others, it can last well-over a decade. Such has been the experience of Bernice […]
Study Finds Black and White Alzheimer’s Patients Share Genes Variants
Last week we looked at new research predicting that the number of people with dementia will more than double within 30 years, doubling the medical cost of dementia as well. Today we’re looking at new research that could shed new light on understanding Alzheimer’s disease. In one of the largest studies ever done on Alzheimer’s […]
Dementia Is Getting Really, Really Expensive
Think about this: Nearly 15 percent of people aged 71 or older, about 3.8 million people, have dementia. That’s according to a disturbing new study by the Rand Corporation. By 2040, that number will balloon to 9.1 million people. And the direct health care expenses for dementia, including nursing home care, were $109 billion in 2010. […]
Legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease
Pat Summitt has had a successful career, leading the University of Tennessee’s Lady Vols to eight NCAA championships. Yesterday, the 59-year-old legendary coach announced that she has been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.