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Advocating for People with Alzheimer's Disease and their Caregivers

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 November 2014

Debra Cherry
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Many efforts are being made to medically manage or eliminate Alzheimer's disease. Millions of family members, friends, and professionals are serving as caregivers for those with the disorder. These two efforts are important, but they are not enough. The public must also be educated in order to reduce the risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in younger generations. These various goals can be accomplished through many different community-focused activities, including care and support for families; public awareness; community, patient, and professional education; research; and advocacy.

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Expert Roundtable Supplement
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CNS Spectrums , Volume 13 , Issue S2: Creativity and Dementia: Emerging Diagnostic and Treatment Methods for Alzheimer's Disease , February 2008 , pp. 15 - 16
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2008

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