Background: Dementia can lead to family, medical, and social burdens. Long-term care issues of older adults in Taiwan and the burdens of caregivers are beginning to be taken seriously by the government. Relevant resources for older adults have gradually increased; however, older adults and caregivers are often not likely to seek resources and might not know what resources are available. Aims: In this study, we screened for cognitive impairment among community-dwelling older adults, and investigated knowledge of dementia among older adults, awareness of long-term care resources, and the degree of need from caregivers’ perspectives. Design: A cross-sectional research design with purposive sampling was used. Methods: This study was carried out in a city in northern Taiwan. In total, 137 older adults completed the surveys with the following inclusion criteria: (1) being 65 years or older and (2) living at home. Additionally, 128 caregivers were also interviewed. Face-to-face interviews w
Davos Alzhelzheimer s Collaborative announced the recipients of a grant program aiming for early detection of cognitive symptoms. The early detection grants total $4.5 Million from 8 countries
$4.5 Million in Grant Funding Expands New Alzheimer's Early Detection and Healthcare System Preparedness EffortsGENEVA, SWITZERLAND, May 23, 2022(DAC), the organization leading an unprecedented global