Caregiving and the Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s in Latinos

Caregiving and the Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s in Latinos By Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's and other dementias affect people from every background, but the increase of Latinos with Alzheimer's has been called a "tsunami" due to the projected health care needs and financial costs associated with this development. We need to learn more, and talk more, about this, including how it will affect the whole healthcare system, the many family caregivers and each person dealing with the effects of Alzheimer's.    Caregiving and the Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s in Latinos  Latinos are significantly more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, with research placing that risk at one and a half times to more than twice that of non-Latino whites. How does this high risk affect family caregivers?   READ NOW The Benefits of Berries for Our Brains  Like berries? So does your brain. Multiple studies have demonstrated a brain benefit from berries, with many of the studies specifically identifying benefits from strawberries and blueberries.   READ NOW Spotting and Responding to Anxiety in Alzheimer's  Although memory loss and impaired thinking are its hallmarks, Alzheimer's disease also causes other problems, including anxiety. This feeling of uneasiness, fear, and apprehension occurs in many who have Alzheimer's, particularly during the early and middle stages of the disease.   READ NOW Tips on How to Remember People's Names  Ever have it where you just can’t remember someone’s name? You’ve met her before and she greets you by name. You respond, “It’s so nice to see you again!” (and hope she doesn’t notice the fact that you didn't use her name).  Increase your ability to remember names by trying these strategies.   READ NOW How to Reduce Stigma and Empower People with Dementia  It's been well-established that a diagnosis of Alzheimer's and other types of dementia carries a stigma, and this stigma can have harmful and debilitating effects for those already coping with the challenge of the disease. So, how can you help? Here are 13 ways to help reduce stigma and empower those with cognitive challenges such as dementia.   READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT GERD and Causes of Difficult Swallowing GERD and Causes of Difficult Swallowing GERD and Causes of Difficult Swallowing These Exercises Can Help Strengthen Your Feet and Ankles These Exercises Can Help Strengthen Your Feet and Ankles A DOTDASH BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.