EP112: Six Things To Do After an Alzheimer's Diagnosis

<p><span data-contrast="none">In 2022, it is estimated that 6.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease.</span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":276}">  </span><span data-contrast="none">The number of people per 100,000</span> <em><span data-contrast="none">newly diagnosed</span></em> <span data-contrast="none">with Alzheimer’s disease per year (incident rate) appears to be declining, the number of people with Alzheimer’s disease (prevalence) is expected to continue to grow</span> <a href= "https://www.alz.org/media/documents/alzheimers-facts-and-figures.pdf"> <span data-contrast="none">(2022 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures Report, p. 19).</span></a><span data-contrast= "none">  </span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":276}">  </span><span data-contrast="none">If you are or someone you love have been newly  diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, this episode will give you 6 things to do because many people do not know where to start.</span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Many people feel that everything has changed after learning that a loved one has Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. There are many myths and misperceptions about Alzheimer’s disease (stigma) – this episode will give you resources to learn more about the reality of disease progression and steps to take.</span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">First of all, remember that you're not alone. There is help available, and there are resources to connect you to people who understand what you've been through and what you're going to go through.</span><span data-ccp-props=