{"id":1168,"date":"2017-10-27T09:00:26","date_gmt":"2017-10-27T13:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.syracusewomanmag.com\/?p=1168"},"modified":"2017-11-07T15:53:12","modified_gmt":"2017-11-07T20:53:12","slug":"fighting-alzheimers-and-dementia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.syracusewomanmag.com\/?p=1168","title":{"rendered":"Fighting Alzheimer’s and Dementia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Critical Concerns for Women<\/em><\/h1>\n

Submitted by Loretto and the Central New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association<\/em><\/p>\n

Alzheimer\u2019s is a progressive neurological disease that has no cure, but what many don\u2019t realize is that nearly two-thirds of the 5 million Americans diagnosed are women, according to a recent report from the Alzheimer\u2019s Association. This means a woman in her 60s is now twice as likely to develop Alzheimer\u2019s as breast cancer.<\/p>\n

This data from the Alzheimer\u2019s Association also revealed that two-thirds of the 15 million caregivers for persons with Alzheimer\u2019s are women, and twice as many women as men stopped working to provide care for someone with Alzheimer\u2019s.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlzheimer\u2019s disease and dementia are a critical concern for women\u2019s health, whether they have been diagnosed or they are a caregiver for a loved one with the disease,\u201d said Mary Koenig, administrator for The Heritage, a dementia-focused facility at local elder care provider, Loretto. \u201cAt this time, the medical community is not certain as to why women are affected more often than men.\u201d<\/p>\n

What we do know is that while researchers work to identify the \u201cwhy,\u201d it\u2019s important that communities have programs and services to provide the necessary support and education on the disease for both patients and caregivers.<\/p>\n

The likelihood of an Alzheimer\u2019s diagnosis increases as people reach the age of 65. And experts predict a rapid increase in Alzheimer\u2019s diagnoses as the baby boomer generation ages.<\/p>\n

\u201cMore frequent diagnosis translates to the need for more and better patient and caregiver supports,\u201d Mary explained.<\/p>\n

In fact, in our state alone, it\u2019s estimated the number of adults with Alzheimer\u2019s will increase by nearly 20 percent in the next 10 years.<\/p>\n

Caring for those with Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia is a 24\/7 responsibility, and the daily stress of providing care can have detrimental impact on caregiver health. In addition to the physical demands of meeting the daily needs of someone who\u2019s been diagnosed, caregivers endure emotional stresses, such as constant worry and feelings of guilt and resentment.<\/p>\n

This is why the work of organizations like Loretto and the Alzheimer\u2019s Association is crucial.<\/p>\n

Loretto\u2019s comprehensive memory care program is designed to transition individuals and their families through the stages of Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia using a collaborative and holistic, patient-centered approach.<\/p>\n

In partnership with organizations like the Central New York Chapter of the Alzheimer\u2019s Association, Loretto also provides and promotes community-based training and support groups throughout the region.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough our partnership with the local Alzheimer\u2019s Association, we are able to provide substantial education and consulting on an ongoing basis,\u201d Mary explained,\u00a0\u201carming families with the support and skills they need to cope with the responsibilities and emotions that accompany an Alzheimer\u2019s diagnosis.\u201d<\/p>\n

Locally, the Alzheimer\u2019s Association offers care consultations to help individuals with dementia and their families solve problems and plan for the future, support groups for families and caregivers, emergency response services for individuals with Alzheimer\u2019s or dementia who wander or have a medical emergency, respite services, and a 24-hour Helpline at 800-272-3900. The association also offers education and training programs throughout the year and across the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Alzheimer\u2019s Association is also investing millions of dollars in research to not only help fight the disease, but also to better understand it\u2014including why it affects so many more women than men,\u201d said Katrina Skeval, LMSW, chief program officer for the Alzheimer\u2019s Association Central New York Chapter.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen residents and families feel more at ease, they are able to commit themselves to concentrating on spending time together and making the most of every moment,\u201d Mary said. SWM <\/em><\/p>\n

For more information about Loretto\u2019s services and facilities, visit lorettocny.org<\/a>. To learn more about the Central New York chapter of the Alzheimer\u2019s Association, visit alz.org\/centralnewyork<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Critical Concerns for Women Submitted by Loretto and the Central New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer\u2019s is a progressive neurological disease that has no cure, but what many don\u2019t realize is that nearly two-thirds of the 5 million Americans diagnosed are women, according to a recent report from the Alzheimer\u2019s Association. 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