Of the many things we’d hope to see if we could look into the future, Alzheimer’s disease is definitely not one of them. However, if you could know in advance that Alzheimer’s was imminent, would you want to find out in order to prepare yourself and your loved ones? A new blood test that predicts Alzheimer’s disease may be the key to providing this opportunity for preparation, detecting Alzheimer’s well before symptoms present.
While the test currently is only about 90 percent accurate, many researchers believe that knowing about Alzheimer's disease earlier could help create more effective treatments for those who are at a high-risk for getting it. Researchers note that, “The pre-clinical state of the disease offers a window of opportunity for timely disease-modifying intervention.” So, would you want to know? Read more about the new Alzheimer's detection test and decide for yourself.
Independence-4-Seniors’ caregivers receive specialized, ongoing training in Alzheimer’s and dementia care through the Greater Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. We also have adopted “Habilitation Therapy,” considered to be the best standard of care for all dementias, focusing on each person’s remaining abilities and aiming to create and maintain a positive emotional state each day. Call us at 630-323-4665 to arrange for a free Alzheimer’s home care assessment or to learn more about how we can assist your loved one with dementia.