Alzheimer’s & Dementia Awareness
The Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter helps families act early and move care forward By Jenny Peterson Long before Ashton Houghton was helping South Carolina families navigate Alzheimer’s, she was watching the disease change someone she loved. “My grandmother had younger-onset Alzheimer’s, and I watched what the disease takes — not just from the person, … Read more
After decades of searching, Harvard researchers may have found a new way to slow Alzheimer’s disease. New research suggests lithium may influence Alzheimer’s progression Alzheimer’s disease is among the most feared diagnosis a person can receive. More than 7 million Americans are living with the disease today, and the number is expected to rise as … Read more
A study published in January in the medical journal Nature Medicine found that the risk of developing dementia any time after age 55 among Americans is 42%, greater than double the risk reported in previous studies. It also projected dementia cases to double by 2060 to 1 million new cases diagnosed each year, a direct … Read more
Being a caregiver is tough. Being a caregiver for someone with memory loss can be really tough. Alice’s Clubhouse, the first medical model memory care day center in the Lowcountry, was created five years ago to help those with memory loss and their caregivers to live calmer, better and more fulfilling lives. “The Clubhouse is … Read more
For individuals with a diagnosis of dementia, the Village at Summerville has created a small neighborhood specifically designed to offer support while encouraging them to maintain their independence. “Evergreen House was the first one of its kind in the United States,” said Ashley Edwards, residential sales counselor at The Village at Summerville. Evergreen House is … Read more
On July 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted traditional approval of Leqembi for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease, signifying a new era of treatment for individuals diagnosed with the disease. “This is the first traditional approval of an Alzheimer’s treatment that changes the underlying course of the disease by slowing its progression,” … Read more