Alzheimer Disease

With Alzheimer's Cases Expected Exponential Increase, Caregivers Need Support

Published in Law and Health Weekly, June 30th, 2007

Recent predictions indicating exponential increases in the number of Alzheimer's cases puts a spotlight on the need for quality at-home care and support for family caregivers. With an estimated three million current cases in the United States and a predicted 8.8 million cases by 2050, providing care for a loved one at home could ease the burden on the healthcare system.

For many families, Alzheimer's care begins and ends at home. Medical research indicates the stress associated with caregiving can lead to a weakened immune system and in some cases take years off the caregiver's life. Those risks increase when they manage caregiving responsibilities while working or...

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