Within the United States, approximately 5.7 million people are living with dementia (Alzheimer’s Association, 2018; Plassman et al., 2007). Alzheimer’s disease accounts for approximately 60%–70% of these cases, followed by vascular dementias (National Institute on Aging, 2017; WHO, 2017).
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE IS THE 6TH LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE UNITED STATES.
Every 65 SECONDS SOMEONE IN THE UNITED STATES DEVELOPS THE DISEASE.
BETWEEN 2000 AND 2017 DEATHS FROM HEART DISEASE HAVE DECREASED 9% WHILE DEATHS FROM ALZHEIMER’S HAVE INCREASED 145%.
1 IN 3 SENIORS DIES WITH ALZHEIMER’S OR ANOTHER DEMENTIA. IT KILLS MORE THAN BREAST CANCER AND PROSTATE CANCER COMBINED.
ONLY 16% OF SENIORS RECEIVE REGULAR COGNITIVE ASSESSMENTS DURING ROUTINE HEALTH CHECK-UPS.
Every 65 SECONDS SOMEONE IN THE UNITED STATES DEVELOPS THE DISEASE.
Dementia & Alzheimers
Understanding Alzheimer’s disease- PFD (24 pages):
https://order.nia.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2019-01/AgePage-Older-Drivers.pdf
The dementias- PDF (40 pages):
https://order.nia.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2018-01/the-dementias-hope-through-research.pdf
Parkinsons foundation:
https://www.parkinson.org/Living-with-Parkinsons/Resources-and-Support
Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research:
https://www.michaeljfox.org/parkinsons-101
Boxing Training for Patients With Parkinson Disease
https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/91/1/132/2735142?searchresult=1
Delaying Mobility Disability in People With Parkinson Disease Using a Sensorimotor Agility Exercise Program:
https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/89/4/384/2737637?searchresult=1