HCN Presents: Living With Dementia
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As people live longer, increased incidents of dementia, as a result of many causes, are becoming a growing challenge. An estimated 5.2 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, the number of people age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s disease may increase to 16 million. How can people suffering from dementia still maintain a high quality of life? What innovations are under development to help ease the burden on caregivers? What services and environments are best suited to meet the growing demands for dementia care? (Content produced by HCN.)
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