Senior Housing News January 3, 2024
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released its roadmap for combating Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in the coming years as the number of people living with cognitive changes continues to grow.
The latest national plan to address Alzheimer’s and other dementias outlines six goals for reducing cognitive illnesses, including:
- Preventing and treating Alzheimer’s and related dementias by 2025
- Enhancing quality of care; expanding support for people living with dementia and their families
- Enhancing public awareness and engagement
- Improving data collection
- Accelerating actions to support healthy aging and reducing dementia risk factors
A dementia diagnosis typically comes with staggering costs for older adults and their families, with caregiving for a person with dementia in...
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