These are the facts about the Alzheimer’s crisis: — Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. — 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. — It kills more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. — In 2024, Alzheimer’s and other dementias will cost the nation $360 billion. By 2050, these costs could rise to nearly $1 trillion. — Over 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. — 70% of dementia caregivers feel stressed when coordinating care and more than half of caregivers said navigating health care is difficult. — Three in 5 dementia caregivers say less stress and more peace of mind are potential benefits of having a care navigator and 56% say it could help them be better caregivers.
ACT on Alzheimer’s
Northwoods Caregivers is a proud member of our communities ACT on Alzheimer’s.
Northwoods Caregivers of Bemidji is seeking volunteers to serve on their “Act on Alzheimer’s Action Team”. Volunteers help with planning events, promoting events and assisting with other tasks related to the events. For information contact Jenn Cole or Karen Bedeau @ 218-333-8264.
May is Dementia Awareness Month. Check out our planned events throughout the month in “What’s Happening.”