Legacy Harbor Memory Resource Center
Brevard County residents touched by age-related memory disorders have a new and powerful ally. Legacy Harbor, a Memory Resource Center is now open at One Senior Place.
As with senior care services in general, Brevard's memory resources are scattered all over the map. Besides the obvious difficulty this causes for consumers at a time when they are least able to deal with it, fragmentation in the provider network can lead to duplication of services or more often - and even worse - underutilized resources and unmet needs.
At Legacy Harbor, we are dedicated to bringing you the information needed about the many resources in Brevard that serve memory loss and dementia care. In addition, we want you to have access to information about what dementia is, treatments, coping skills and much, much more. Be sure and check back often as we continue to bring you additional information!
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Facts about Memory Loss and Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's disease currently affects an estimated 4.2 million to 5.8 million Americans.
- It is projected that the number of American's with Alzheimer's disease could more than triple to 16 million by mid-century.
- An estimated one in ten persons over age 65 and nearly half of those 85 or older have Alzheimer's disease.
- It is estimated that one to four family members act as caregivers for each individual with Alzheimer's disease.
- Although Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging, the risk of developing the illness rises with age. Current research from the National Institute of Aging indicates that the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease doubles every five years beyond age 65.
- Proper diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is critical since there are dozens of other causes of dementia that could exhibit the same symptoms.
- The sooner an accurate diagnosis is made, the easier it is to manage symptoms and plan for the future. Early diagnosis and intervention is very important in sustaining quality of life.
Read the most recent press release about Legacy Harbor Memory Resource Center. Just click here!