November 5, 2007 — Experts Call for Widespread Use of Memory Screenings and Emphasize Value of Early Detection of Dementia
NEW YORK, NY— Top experts from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) today called for more widespread utilization of memory screenings, especially in light of research indicating that cases of mild and moderate dementia are not recognized often enough and that early diagnosis can lead to appropriate treatment and other positive interventions.
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October 29, 2007 — Survey Reveals Widespread Lack of Communication with Doctors about Memory Concerns
Results Released as National Memory Screening Day Nears
NEW YORK, NY— An overwhelming majority of Americans with memory concerns had not discussed this issue with their doctors despite recent visits, and an alarming number of them reported that they have other diseases that are risk factors for dementia, according to results of a survey released yesterday at a national caregiver conference hosted by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA).
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October 23, 2007 — Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Holds Fifth Annual National Memory Screening Day
Record Number of Sites, including Kmart Chain, are Participating
NEW YORK, NY—The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), drawing attention to the need for healthy aging and early detection of memory loss, is holding its fifth annual National Memory Screening Day on November 13, with a record number of sites from coast to coast offering free memory screenings.
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October 16, 2007 — Tenor Ronan Tynan to Address Alzheimer’s Foundation of America National Conference
Other Events in Philadelphia, Nationwide to Mark National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
NEW YORK, NY— World-renowned Irish tenor Ronan Tynan will offer his encouragement—and his personal thanks—to family and professional caregivers as they gather for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) 2 nd National Concepts in Care Conference in Philadelphia on October 28 and 29.
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June 6, 2007 — New York Legislature Highlights Need to Raise Awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease
Resolution Declares Alzheimer’s Disease Month and Memory Screening Day
NEW YORK, NY—Responding to the escalating incidence of Alzheimer’s disease nationwide, both the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly yesterday passed a resolution aimed at raising awareness of the importance of early detection, education and care related to this brain disorder.
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March 14, 2007 — New Survey Reveals Widely-held Misperceptions About Alzheimer's Disease Among African-American and Hispanic Caregivers
Caregivers Unprepared to Face the Disease Despite Knowing They Are at Higher Risk; Average Delay in Diagnosis of More Than 2.5 Years Reported
New York, NY — African-American and Hispanic caregivers1 of people with Alzheimer’s disease are significantly more likely than caregivers of other races to consider the disease a normal part of the aging process and dismiss its symptoms as part of getting older, according to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) second ICAN: Investigating Caregivers’ Attitudes and Needs survey. This gap in understanding sheds light on the reasons for delay in diagnosis and treatment, which is an unnecessary setback for caregivers and individuals with the disease alike.
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