New memory clinic helps people with Alzheimer’s disease live the best life they canBy: Taylor Aasen | Posted: Jun 8, 2022 / 07:41 PM CDT | Updated: Jun 9, 2022 / 07:41 AM CDT
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Shortage of Alzheimer’s specialists and caregivers in North Dakota
By Hilary Lane | Published: Mar. 15, 2022 at 8:38 PM CD
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Brand new data released Tuesday is sounding the alarm about the future care of Alzheimer’s patients in North Dakota. More professionals are needed to keep up with the aging population...
... “shortage of clinical specialists is a barrier to timely and accurate diagnosis,” said Groon. “So what that means is that in some places, patients are having to wait up to six months to see a specialist.” A delayed diagnosis can be detrimental to the long-term outlook of an Alzheimer’s patient. Read more here... |