Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Education Week in February
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Education Week is upon us and what better time to spread the love? Each year the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners promotes the importance of understanding and respecting individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The effects of these conditions are devastating. Memory, judgment, and quality of life are all impacted to the degree that it’s imperative to keep researching, creating programs, and finding ways to raise awareness about the symptoms, treatment options, and care needs. Moreover, in observance of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Education Week, GrantWatch recognizes the need that exists to identify grant funding to help current and future research, projects, and aid. As a result, we have a list of over 400 grants in our Aging and Seniors grant listing category.
Is There a Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care?
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are often used interchangeably, but they actually represent different aspects of cognitive decline. Dementia is a term that encompasses various symptoms affecting cognitive abilities such as memory, thinking, and reasoning. It’s a syndrome caused by various diseases or conditions, with Alzheimer’s being one of the most common. Alzheimer’s disease specifically refers to a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, eventually impairing the ability to carry out simple tasks. While all Alzheimer’s patients have dementia, not all individuals with dementia have Alzheimer’s. Other types of dementia include vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia; each has unique causes and characteristics.
What are the Symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Dementia?
According the Alzheimer’s Association, there are symptoms to know. First, memory loss that disrupts your daily life. Next, be aware of sudden behavioral changes like severe, unexplained mood swings. In addition, difficulty completing familiar tasks, losing time, and bouts of prolonged confusion are also symptoms to recognize. Finally, if you or a loved one is having trouble understanding visual images or unexplained reading, speaking, and writing, a check-up is a good idea.
More About Alzheimer’s Awareness and Dementia Care Education…
Understanding Others. Alzheimer’s awareness helps to increase understanding and support for those affected by memory loss. By learning more about memory loss and the needs of patients, families and caregivers can better navigate their unique challenges.
Promoting Early Detection. Early detection is key to improving patient outcomes and quality of life. Alzheimer’s awareness helps to promote early detection so that patients have access to specialized care that can improve memory retention, reduce negative behaviors, and help patients enjoy greater independence in their homes.
Encouraging Alzheimer’s Education. Some people may be uninformed and assume that all memory loss is just a normal part of aging, which can prevent patients from seeking the help they need. Alzheimer’s awareness encourages education and information sharing that dispels dangerous stereotypes and promotes understanding of memory loss as a serious condition in need of specialized care.
Connecting with Others. By participating in Alzheimer’s awareness events, such as The Walk to End Alzheimer’s, those affected by dementia can connect and support others facing similar challenges. This provides a much-needed sense of community and support for patients and their loved ones.
From memory aids and memory care services to support groups and educational resources, there are may ways that you can be involved in Alzheimer’s awareness.
angelsoncallinc.com, “Alzheimer’s Awareness, Four Important Facts About Alzheimer’s You Need to Know”
In honor of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Education Week, below are grants currently available.
Grants for Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia-related Research
- To begin, funding nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for research projects on Alzheimer’s and the development of effective therapies.
- Next, clinicians and university researchers, medical centers, nonprofits, and biotech companies may apply for grants for studies related to dementia/Alzheimer’s disease. Specifically, funding is to advance drug development for Alzheimer’s and related dementias and the biomarker tools that aid in this process.
- Grants to clinicians and researchers working at universities, academic medical centers, nonprofits, and biotechnology companies. Grants fund research related to preventing Alzheimer’s-disease/other-dementias. Among other things, funding is for studies of cognitive symptoms due to health conditions and comparable effectiveness research.
Additional Grants for Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia-related Seniors Care
- To continue, grants to nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local communities. Funding supports programs in the areas of Alzheimer’s and aging.
- Lastly, grants to nonprofits for programs and projects that benefit older adults. In fact, funding is to improve the lives of elderly individuals. Priority focus areas include capital improvements, community connections, intergenerational programming, Holocaust survivors, and dementia care. Moreover, the current cycle will focus on projects related to Combating Social Isolation of Older Adults.
To conclude, we hope this information will help increase Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia care awareness in your community!
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