Caregiving for the Elderly: Alzheimer's Awareness

• 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease
• 50 percent of those 85 years old and older are affected.
• An estimated 110,000 people are affected in Minnesota and North Dakota alone.
• Beginning January 1, 2008, Assisted Living providers will be required to give their Uniform Consumer Information Guide to people considering purchasing their services and to their current consumers.
• Scholarship money for career advancement in chronic care is now available to direct care workers in home and community services in Minnesota. ¹