New data confirms a dementia epidemic as the Baby Boomers age - Your Houston News : Living
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En fait, et contrairement à ce que suggère ce titre pas du tout inquiétant, « l’épidémie » de démences correspond simplement à l’arrivée des classes pleines à l’âge où celles-ci se manifestent…
According to survey results of 21 states, nearly 13 percent of Americans aged 60 years or older (1 in 8) reported confusion or memory loss happening more often or getting worse in the previous 12 months.
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“Unfortunately, the number of people affected by dementia is growing at an alarming rate as the baby boomer population grows older,” said Richard Elbein, CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association, Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter. “Most people don’t know when forgetting becomes a serious health problem. By putting off learning more about their condition, people impacted by dementia are being diagnosed too late and miss the opportunity to get the best help possible.”
Donc, l’info provient d’une association spécialisée dont la vision est
Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s
et qui justifie le dépistage des troubles de mémoire par l’accès aux traitements disponibles… dont la caractéristique principale est de ne pas exister…
Early detection allows people to get the maximum benefit from available treatments, consider participating in a clinical trial, establish a support network and plan for the future.