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- You are not alone. Dementia Awareness Month runs from 1 September to 30 September every year. The theme for 2016 was You are not alone. Find out about events and activities in your state or territory.
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Young onset dementia facts & figures Dementia is ‘young onset’ when it affects people of working age, usually between 30 and 65 years old. It is also referred to as ‘early onset’ or ‘working-age’ dementia. Dementia is a degeneration of the brain that causes a progressive decline in people’s ability to think, reason, communicate and remember.
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Dementia The total number of people with dementia is projected to 75.6 million in 2030 and almost triple by 2050 to 135.5 million. Much of this increase is attributable to the rising numbers of people with dementia living in low-and middle-income countries.
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- National speaking tour by Dr Ronald Petersen. September is Dementia Awareness Month in Australia. Alzheimer’s Australia has invited Dr Ronald Petersen M.D., Ph.D. to conduct a national speaking tour around the country to raise awareness about dementia in the community.
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7 Facts You Need to Know About National Alzheimer's Awareness Month National Alzheimer's Awareness Month. As you may have read elsewhere, November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. But surely, the public is already well aware of this horrible disease. After all, Alzheimer’s has directly affected approximately 1 in every 2 families and the others must have certainly noted its prominent coverage in the news.
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Dementia Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and may contribute to 60–70% of cases. Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide. Dementia has a physical, psychological, social, and economical impact, not only on people with dementia, but also on their carers, families and society at large. Dementia is a syndrome – usually of a chronic or progressive nature – in which there is deterioration in cognitive function (i.e. the ability to process thought) beyond what might be expected from normal ageing. It affects memory, thinking, orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning capacity, language, and judgement.
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- Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. 1. Find a Walk in your community. 2. Register as a team captain, team member, or individual. 3. Start fundraising and raising awareness.
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Dementia Worldwide, 47.5 million people have dementia, with just over half (58%) living in low-and middle-income countries. Every year, there are 7.7 million new cases. The estimated proportion of the general population aged 60 and over with dementia at a given time is between 5 to 8 per 100 people.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month May is Mental Health Awareness Month. BOSTON – May 6, 2016 – In honor of national Mental Health Awareness Month, the Department of Mental Health (DMH) will host and participate in several events that follow the national theme: Life with a Mental Illness.
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- National Autism Awareness Month-The month of April is designated to help raise awareness about autism and how people can help. April 1st-April Fool's Day-A day to play tricks and pull pranks on your friends. April Fool's was started on April 1, 1564 in France. To learn more about the days history.
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National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month September National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. One in 3 children in the United States are overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
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Dementia Dementia is a syndrome in which there is deterioration in memory, thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday activities. Although dementia mainly affects older people, it is not a normal part of ageing. Worldwide, 47.5 million people have dementia and there are 7.7 million new cases every year.
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Smoking Linked to Alzheimer's and Dementia Diagnoses of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and vascular dementia were tracked from Jan. 1, 1994, when participants were 71.6 years old, on average, through July 31, 2008. Among the key findings: 25.4% of the participants, or 5,367 people, were diagnosed with dementia an average of 23 years later. Of patients with dementia, 1,136 were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and 416 with vascular dementia.
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June is Alzheimerâs and Brain Awareness Month June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Posted on June 10, 2015. June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness month to raise awareness and support those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over 47 million people worldwide are living with dementia.
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List of month-long observances National Occupational Therapy Month; Black Women's History Month; Confederate History Month (United States)* Parkinsons Awareness Month; https://www.michaeljfox.org/get-involved/parkinsons-awareness-month.html; Financial Literacy Month; Jazz Appreciation Month; Mathematics Awareness Month; National Child Abuse Prevention Month; National Deaf History Month, March 13-April 15
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- Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. During the month of June, many will wear purple or shine a purple light for Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Scientists are working hard on Alzheimer’s research to find treatments for this brain disease and others like it, such as dementia, MS, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and more.
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Every 70 seconds, another American family is affected by Alzheimerâs As we honor our loved ones this November, Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, we would like to offer you the opportunity to arm yourself with the best information on Alzheimer’s disease. A better understanding of the disease can prepare you for the road ahead. We have also revised our Caregivers Corner to include up to date information that will help if you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s. We hope that you find the information useful and that you gain a better understanding of this disease.
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- Bridges by EPOCH at Westwood is hosting the free educational session, “Recognizing and Dealing with Caregiver Stress” on Thursday, Aug. 18 at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. Acting as a caregiver for a loved one living with dementia can be challenging and stressful.
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- Join the Alzheimer's Association in going purple and raising awareness this June. The more people know about Alzheimer's, the more action we inspire. Commit to raising awareness for the 47 million people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias worldwide. Purple is the official color of the Alzheimer's movement.
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7 Facts You Need to Know About National Alzheimer's Awareness Month In the spirit of National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, please share this article with your friends to promote more widespread awareness. Post it to your Facebook page, mark it in Delicious, Tweet it, Digg it, or email it. It doesn’t matter how you do your part, it only matters that you get it done.
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- Diagnoses of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and vascular dementia were tracked from Jan. 1, 1994, when participants were 71.6 years old, on average, through July 31, 2008. 25.4% of the participants, or 5,367 people, were diagnosed with dementia an average of 23 years later.
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- Event Date: 1 - 30 September 2016. 1  Dementia is a condition that affects a person’s thinking, behaviour and ability to perform everyday tasks. 2  September is Dementia Awareness Month, an initiative of Alzheimer's Australia. 3  The theme for this year's campaign is 'You are not alone'.
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Alzheimerâs Disease Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia among older persons. However, other things can also cause dementia. Alzheimer’s disease most commonly affects people older than 65 years of age. People who are younger than 65 years of age can also have Alzheimer’s disease.
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- The teddy bear is a soft toy in the form of a bear.
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- For Immediate Release - May 06, 2016. BOSTON – May 6, 2016 – In honor of national Mental Health Awareness Month, the Department of Mental Health (DMH) will host and participate in several events that follow the national theme: Life with a Mental Illness.
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- For the fourth year, the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners is offering The. National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners Alzheimer’s and Dementia Staff. Education Week February 14th to the 21st Tool Kit. The Tool Kit is free and available at.