Understanding Isolation and the Misconceptions Surrounding Alzheimer's
Frequent questions and answers caregivers typically have
Because of the many misconceptions surrounding the disease, caregivers typically have questions on what it entails. Here is a list of the common questions (and answers) a caregiver has when their loved one is diagnosed with the disease:
What causes Alzheimer’s disease?
There is no known cause of Alzheimer’s disease, but the risk factors include inheritance, genetics and most especially advancing age.
How many people have Alzheimer’s disease?
In the United States alone, 5.4 million people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and half of the population within the ages of 85 upwards have Alzheimer’s. Every 1 minute 11 seconds, a new case of the disease is diagnosed.
