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General: 2009 World Alzheimer Report

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    • CommentAuthordivvi*
    • CommentTimeSep 29th 2009
     
    35.6 MILLION persons will have dementia by 2010. includes Alzheimers and various dementia-related forms)

    this number will double every 20years

    a new case of dementia is diagnosed EVERY 7sec worldwide. (amazing but true) >

    40-75% of all caregivers have a significant psychological illness as a result of caregiving.

    15-32% of caregivers suffer depression.

    not to mention health care costs and billions that will be needed to diagnose,treat and medicate in the future.


    *****it seems impossible to think our govts are turning a blind eye to funding to find a prevention doesnt it??
    divvi
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    I question the fact that only 15-32% of caregivers suffer depression. That might be the percentage of those being treated for it. Thanks for sharing the report, divvi.
    • CommentAuthorcarosi*
    • CommentTimeSep 29th 2009
     
    Wonder if the 15-32% suffering depression are part of the 40-75% with a significant psychological illness. If not what ARE we dealing with?
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    The rest are alcoholics!!!
    • CommentAuthortherrja*
    • CommentTimeSep 30th 2009 edited
     
    What about us chocoholics - chocolate makes the day go better - especially if all alcohol does is put you to sleep.

    I love statistics (that is sarcastic), you have to know and understand the criteria that was used to get them to make an assessment if the number is good or not.

    The depression numbers seem low, but that may only be those that are on medication.
    • CommentAuthorJanet
    • CommentTimeSep 30th 2009
     
    "If all alcohol does is put you to sleep" that's good in my opinion. Of course, it's hard to become an alcoholic if a glass of wine puts you to sleep!
    • CommentAuthortherrja*
    • CommentTimeOct 1st 2009
     
    Not being able to take alcohol always made me the designated driver. I long ago decided that I would much rather be awake and able to enjoy being with friends than sleepy and not able to follow the conversation so I very rarely have a drink now.

    I just looked at those numbers again, it is so sad that all those people will end up with it and we do not have a cure. I can't count the number of times I have explained that today's meds make the best use of what is left of their minds while the disease is still chugging away in the background.

    Janet, there are too many alcoholics in my family history - I am very happy not being able to drink and definitely have chosen not to push the issue. Of course, if I ever need help falling to sleep - a glass of something sure sounds like a good idea.
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    Janet, I love my wine, but while it makes me sleepy initially, about 3-4 hours later I'm wide awake! You are smart not to push the envelope.

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