World Alzheimer’s Day is aimed at raising awareness about Alzheimer’s and dementia.
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By 2018, the global cost of dementia will have increased to $818 billion, making the disease one of the most significant health crises of the 21st century.
“The Association is desperately in search of a place to start their day-care programmes”.
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are the second leading causes of death in Australia, but people with the disease often miss out on palliative care as they aren’t recognised as having a terminal condition, said PCA chief executive Liz Callaghan. These programmes are necessary not only to meet the needs of those persons suffering from dementia, but also the needs of care givers.
“A person with the disease begins to become forgetful in the initial stages, which can progress to restlessness, getting lost and then full disability, which can take from eight to 10 years, or even as long as 15 years”, Lin said. Its sufferers are particularly vulnerable to all types of abuse and neglect in their homes and in institutions because this ailment renders them unable to comprehend or explain what is happening to them.
Tackling the issue locally, the Clydebank centre offers Dementia Friends training sessions, a free and informative way to provide individuals or organisations with an understanding of how to interact with people who have dementia. Persons affected with the condition are beset with problems with memory, thinking and behaviour.
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“Living with Alzheimer’s disease can be a hard adjustment for many families, but through personalized, compassionate care, residents and their families can find enjoyment in everyday activities”, said Harold Delamarter, founding partner and CEO of Prestige Care.
