Recently diagnosed?

If you’ve been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia the first thing to know is you are not alone. There are nearly six million Americans who are living with Alzheimer’s disease including 26,000 in Delaware. Help is available.

Getting educated about the disease and your options is one of the most important things you can do to empower yourself. You have come to the right place for a collective of information about dementia, Delaware resources and best practices for living your best life while getting the care and support you need.

Alzheimer’s and dementia: what you need to know

Dementia is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder which causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. Contrary to what some people think, dementia is not a normal part of aging.

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. People with Alzheimer’s live an average of eight years but survival ranges from four to 20 years depending on age and other health conditions. There is currently no known way to prevent, treat or cure Alzheimer’s disease, however, treatments for symptoms are available and comprehensive research is ongoing. Alzheimer’s is getting increasing attention as a public health crisis and there is hope that better understanding of the disease will lead to better treatments and an eventual cure.