Episode 24

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9th Jun 2022

#24 Understanding Alzheimer's

Families continue to learn daily how to live with a family member or friend who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.  Last year 5 million Americans were diagnosed, this year over 6 million.  The disease is devastating but we can learn to live better.  RoseMary Jaramillo, Regional Director for the Central and Southern Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association shares insight about the differences of dementia and Alzheimer's.  Exploring the confounding findings of earlier onset Alzheimer's and how the brain and central nervous system operate.  There are ways to live with Alzheimer's with education, understanding and new ways of communication that can provide hope.

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Aging with Altitude
In depth conversations on aging issues across the spectrum. Hear about new innovations and approaches and even hear more on topics yet to be uncovered.

Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country.  We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude whether you’re in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado.  The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer.  Learn more at Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging.

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