Yesterday, I posted about this with links to AAQI and The Wall of Remembrance.
Here are some facts about Alzheimer's in Louisiana:
Estimated number of people age 65 or older with the disease.
2000: 73,000
2010: 83,000
2020: 92,000
2025: 100,00
Think of the number of caregivers and family members these numbers indicate, just in Louisiana.
Here is a link to the Alzheimer's Association 2011 Facts and Figures. There is a list of statistics and predictions for each state included in this report, although you have to scroll down to find it.
Thank you for everything you do Jen..you know, as I do what this is like. And my little 86 year old mama might live in Alaska now...but she was born and raised in your beautiful state of Louisiana and I share those roots!
ReplyDelete:) Yes, she moved a long way, didn't she? It must have been interesting when she confronted the difference in the weather! Prayers for your mother, Michele.
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