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States Boost Support for America’s 63 Million Caregivers
What if America’s 63 million caregivers had access to extended family leave to take care of loved ones, more respite care to give them a break and financial flexibility that could ease the strain of paying for supplies and care? With AARP’s support, a wave of state-level policy changes to backstop caregivers has been making those resources a reality, as lawmakers acknowledge the strain on those caring for loved ones and the need to support a critical resource for an aging nation.
Inside the First International Biobank Studying Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's
By the time someone with Down syndrome reaches their 50s, there’s a one in three chance they’ll receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. By their 60s, that risk jumps to roughly 50%.
Scientists understand the basics of why Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s are linked, but many questions remain, like what the underlying biology is and whether there are any potential treatments.
Dementia With Lewy Bodies May Be More Common Than We Think
Dementia with Lewy bodies -- a disease characterized by faster progression and greater functional decline than Alzheimer's disease -- was confirmed as a predominantly late-onset dementia with incidence rising sharply with age, a systematic review and meta-analysis showed.