Oregon Unveils New Alzheimer's Care Plan
The state unveiled its new plan to improve care for people with Alzheimer's Monday. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Oregonians with Alzheimer's or a related dementia has increased by one third. That growth is a result of people living longer.
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Workshop helps those facing risk of dementia
The latest census data shows that 24.1 percent of the Comox Valley population was 65 or older in 2011, which is why the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is offering its free workshop, Getting to Know Dementia, for area residents. The introductory workshop …
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State launches ambitious plan to battle Alzheimers disease
Among the plan's findings was the stark realization that thousands of Oregonians are caring for loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer's, and that number is expected to increase in the next decade. According to the coalition report, 76000 Oregonians …
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