We all know someone that’s affected by dementia, perhaps you have been diagnosed and are living with some form of dementia. If you are caring for a loved one, living with it yourself or just have questions about the disease, this support group is for you. In the US over 5 million people are currently living with dementia and with the rise in aging population, this number is expected to be 14 million by 2050. To put that into perspective, it’s estimated that 1 in every 6 women and one in every 10 men, living past the age of 55, will develop dementia. By the age of 85, between 25 and 50 percent of people will display symptoms of dementia. The symptoms of dementia can be frightening and worrisome for the person going through it, but also for the people that love them. It can be hard to know to help a loved one who is confused or even angry. This support group is designed to give you some help in understanding dementia and ways you can help care for your loved one by caring for yourself.
