Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
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According to the National Alzheimer's Association, millions of
Americans now have Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia.
This includes 5.1 million people who are over age 65 and 200,000
individuals who have younger onset of Alzheimer's. In
Massachusetts, the estimated number of individuals who now have
Alzheimer's is 120,000. This number is expected to grow to 140,000
by the year 2025.
As part of Lahey Health's comprehensive continuum of care, we
offer a number of diagnostic, treatment and support services
designed to enhance quality of life for those with Alzheimer's
disease and dementia, and provide guidance and support for their
caregivers.
- The Center for Healthy Aging (located at Lahey Outpatient
Center, Danvers and at Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester) is a
multidisciplinary service devoted to caring for the health needs of
North Shore seniors. Alzheimer's disease and dementia are among the
many age-related health issues they are exceptionally qualified to
assess.
- Northeast Senior Health's Spectrum Adult Day Health Program in
Beverly and North Andover is recognized by the Alzheimer's
Association of Massachusetts and provides specialized daytime care
for adults with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. The Program offers
physical and cognitive assessments on a regular basis and promotes
socialization through a variety of failure-free activities. Other
services include skilled nursing care, clinical social work,
therapeutic activities, and assistance with activities of daily
living, medication management, and nutrition and rehabilitation
services.
- Support for those who are caring for a loved one who has
Alzheimer's disease is available through our Caregivers' Support
Group.
Alzheimer's disease and dementia pose a host of challenges for
the whole family. We are here to help.
