Do Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease Know they Have it? If you’re wondering, do individuals with Alzheimer’s disease know they have it? The answer might shock you. According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s Facts and Figures report of 2015, less than half of seniors diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or their caregivers report being told the diagnosis by Read More

How often is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed? How often is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed? Approximately 5.3 million Americans have Alzheimer’s and not all of them are over 65. In fact, approximately 200,000 individuals are under the age of 65 according to the Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures of 2015. Almost two thirds are women. By 2025, the Read More

Walnut Creek Walk to End Alzheimer’s On Saturday, October 17, 2015 Eldercare Services participated in the Walnut Creek Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Heather Farm Park. Twenty-one clients, client family members, employees and employee family members donated and walked as a team. Eldercare Services raised $915 and with their company matching program the total donation Read More