11/09/2020
November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities come together to bring attention to diabetes. 2020’s focus is on taking care of youth who have this diagnosis. It is one of the most common chronic conditions in school-age youth in the U.S. as it affects approximately 193,000 youth under 20 years old. This and more information can be found at https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/community-health-outreach/national-diabetes-month #:~:text=November%20is%20National%20Diabetes%20Month,to%20bring%20attention%20to%20diabetes.
Alzheimer’s Disease may be one of the harshest diseases because a sufferer outwardly “disappears” until the person they were — no longer exists. National Alzheimer’s Disease Month reminds us that over 5 million Americans suffer. Alzheimer’s Disease is a form of dementia, and it impacts one’s memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. as well as the most common form of dementia in 60-80% of all diagnosed cases. This and more information can be found at https://nationaltoday.com/national-alzheimers-disease-month/
Alzheimer’s Disease may be one of the cruelest diseases because a sufferer seemingly “disappears” until the person they were — no longer exists. National Alzheimer’s Disease Month, each November, reminds us that over 5 million Americans suffer. Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), a form of dementi...
