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Alzheimer’s Disease in Maine

According to the National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia among elders. Initially, the disease progresses slowly. People in the early stages of Alzheimer's may have trouble remembering, or begin forgetting things that have happened recently or the names of people they know. Over time, these symptoms get worse. Eventually, people diagnosed with Alzheimer's will need total care.

Alzheimer's usually strikes after the age of 60. The risk of developing the disease increases as you get older. There is no known cure for Alzheimer's, but there are some treatments available that can help the symptoms for a limited time.

Facts:

In 2000, 25,000 people in Maine suffered from Alzheimer's

Someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease every 72 seconds.

The direct and indirect costs of Alzheimer's and other dementias amount to more than $148 billion annually. (Want more statistics? Check Alzheimer's Disease Fact and Figures: 2007 from the Alzheimer's Association)

On this page, you will find links to resources for the prevention, care, and management of Alzheimer's disease. If you have an interest in helping to develop and maintain this website, please contact us.

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Watch Videos on Alzheimer's Disease

Four short films about the disease, provided by the Alliance for Aging Research.

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