By Megan Manecke, Lifestyles Editor
According to a recent study by the Alzheimer’s Association, by the year 2050, 16 million people will have Alzheimer’s disease. Today, we still have many unanswered questions about prevention and detection, along with what is the truth or myth about a condition that may affect one of your loved ones.
Gilbert Guide, the most comprehensive site on the web for aging and senior care, has just introduced Alzheimer’s and Dementia expert Dennis Fortier to their ever-growing pool of Aging Guide experts. Fortier is the President and CEO of Medical Care Corporation, a neuro-informatics company that develops assessment technologies to enable physicians to objectively evaluate memory and other cognitive functions in their patients. His column will bring to light the truths and the myths behind mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. He will also discuss the benefits of early identification and timely intervention against medical conditions that impair brain function.
“We have nearly 25 topic-specific experts about issues and health conditions related to the aging process,” Jill Gilbert, CEO of Gilbert Guide, said. “We’re excited to be bringing Dennis Fortier on board, who can help demystify the disease for the five million Americans that Alzheimer’s affects today. Whether it is understanding what kinds of things can improve the condition, myths around the memory loss process, or what can help families dealing with a family member who has Alzheimer’s disease, we want to better inform the public about their options.”
Gilbert Guide provides families with the most comprehensive senior care directory on the web for aging parents and loved ones, but also a direct line to practical solutions, extensive expert advice and quality assessment tools that help them conduct their own expert evaluations of providers. Some topics include: senior moving solutions, senior health, supportive homecare, and nineteen others.
Gilbert Guide was established in 2004 and it is the leading senior care website for families. It is a great resource, families can find practical solutions, expert information, and a senior housing guide and homecare directory for aging parents and loved ones. For more information visit: www.gilbertguide.com.
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