January Marks Alzheimer’s Awareness Month In Canada
It’s estimated that by 2038, about one in 10 Albertans over the age of 65 and nearly half over the age of 90 will be living with some form of dementia.
(source: Alberta Health Services, 2019)
Alzheimer’s disease affects memory, thinking, orientation, judgment and the ability to carry out everyday tasks. It is the most common cause for dementia, accounting for 60-80% of all diagnoses. Dementia is an umbrella term for a set of symptoms caused by physical disorders affecting the brain.
It’s estimated that by 2038, about one in 10 Albertans over the age of 65 and nearly half over the age of 90 will be living with some form of dementia. (source: Alberta Health Services, 2019).
Whether you’re concerned for yourself or someone you care about, it's important to know the warning signs to ensure an early diagnosis.
Talk with your doctor if you notice:
1) Memory loss that affects day-to-day abilities
2) Difficulty performing familiar tasks
3) Problems with language
4) Disorientation to time and place
5) Impaired judgement
6) Problems with abstract thinking
7) Misplacing things
8) Changes in mood and behaviour
9) Changes in personality
10) Loss of initiative
For more information, visit The Alzheimer Society of Canada/Alberta