The Role of Senior Centers in Mitigating Alzheimer's and Other Forms of Dementia

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Author(s)O'Hanlon, Julia
Author(s)Jacobson, Eric D.
Author(s)Perillo, Kelly
Date Accessioned2019-01-11T16:20:50Z
Date Available2019-01-11T16:20:50Z
Publication Date2019-01
AbstractDementia, a common term associated with memory loss, causes problems with an individual’s memory, thinking, and behavior to the point where it affects day-to-day life and social functioning. Alzheimer’s, the most common and familiar form of dementia, is becoming more prevalent among the older adult population. Of all individuals diagnosed with dementia in the United States, Alzheimer’s accounts for sixty to eighty percent of the cases. Understanding the severity and impact of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia on older adults and their family members is crucial for policy makers, stakeholders, supportive services, and medical professionals due to the implications on national, state, and local governments, health and social services, nonprofits, and communities. To address national demographic trends, it is important to understand the appropriate programs and services necessary to prevent, treat, and evaluate Alzheimer’s, as well as the large impact the disease has on U.S. healthcare costs. With definitive ways to address prevention and a cure, it is vital that this disease become better known.en_US
URLhttp://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/24025
Languageen_USen_US
PublisherInstitute for Public Administrationen_US
Part of SeriesIPA;
KeywordsDementiaen_US
KeywordsAlzheimer'sen_US
KeywordsAging populationsen_US
KeywordsAgingen_US
KeywordsSenior citizensen_US
KeywordsSenior centersen_US
TitleThe Role of Senior Centers in Mitigating Alzheimer's and Other Forms of Dementiaen_US
TypeTechnical Reporten_US
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