1. Harborside Academy Seniors to Seniors Expedition Calendar 2014-2015 Leslie Roman

3. January Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday Thursday Friday Saturday  Dementia is a collection of symptoms caused by a number of disorders. The term describes a progressive decline in memory or other cognitive functions that interferes in the ability to perform your usual daily activities. (2013, April 26).  Approximately 3.4 million individuals aged 71 and older in the United States have dementia. And an estimated 5.3 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer’s disease. (2013, April 26). In types of Dementia nerve cells begin to increasingly deteriorate and die. Without nerve cells to transfer information throughout the brain there are no memories, thoughts, or skills. (2010)

5. February Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday Thursday Friday Saturday  Generally families prefer to keep family members with dementia at home as long as possible, but most people will move into a nursing home or another residence eventually, where they can get the professional care necessary for their disease. (2010)  When Dementia is recognized in a person under the age of 65, these conditions are referred to “young-onset” or “early- onset” Dementia/Alzheimer’s. (2010)  Less than 1% of Alzheimer’s disease cases are caused by rare genetic variations found in a small number of families worldwide. (2010)

7. March Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday Thursday Friday Saturday  Although there is no treatment available for stopping or slowing the deterioration of blood cells. There are approved by FDA drugs that will help in temporarily slowing the worsening of symptoms for about six to twelve months. (2010)  Active medical management of dementias can significantly improve quality of life for diagnosed individuals and their care takers. (2010)  Some data indicate that management of cardiovascular risk factors avoid or delay mental decline. Also more limited data suggests that a low-fat diet rich in fruits and vegetables may support brain health and mental stimulation. (2010)

9. April Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday Thursday Friday Saturday  Some support services include counseling, activity and support groups, and adult day center programs. (2010)  Many people with dementia have other serious medical conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Their family and unpaid caregivers often help manage these medical conditions as well. (2010)  The average number of hours of unpaid care provided for people with dementia increases as the person’s disease worsens. (2010)

11. May Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Caregiving Tasks  Shopping for groceries, preparing meals, and providing transportation.  Help person take medication and follow treatment recommendations for his or her dementia and other medical conditions.  managing finances and legal affairs  Supervising the person to avoid unsafe activities as wandering and getting lost.  Bathing, dressing, feeding and helping the person use the toilet or managing incontinence.  Making arrangements for medical care and paid in-home, assisted living or nursing home care. (2010)

13. June Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday Thursday Friday Saturday  Family members and unpaid caregivers who live with a person with dementia provide supervision 24/7, assisting with daily activities. (2010)  Around the clock care is needed when the person cannot be left alone because of risk of wandering, getting lost, and other unsafe activities. (2010)  Family and other unpaid caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s or another dementia are more likely than non-caregivers to have high levels of stress hormones, reduced immune function, slow wound healing, new hypertension and new coronary heart disease. (2010)

15. July Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday Thursday Friday Saturday  Many caregivers of people with dementias have to quite work, reduce their work hours or take time off because of caregiving responsibilities. (2010)  Older African-Americans and Hispanics are considerably more likely than older whites to have Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. (2010)  People with Alzheimer's can lose track of dates, seasons and the passage of time. They may have trouble understanding something if it is not happening immediately. Sometimes they may forget where they are or how they got there. (2014, January 1).

17. August Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday Thursday Friday Saturday  The number of people living with dementia worldwide is currently estimated at 35.6 million. This number will double by 2030 and more than triple by 2050. (2012, April 1)  The total number of new cases of dementia each year worldwide is nearly 7.7 million, implying one new case every four seconds. (2012, April 1)  The high cost of the disease will challenge health systems to deal with the predicted future increase of cases. The costs are estimated at US$ 604 billion per year at present and are set to increase even more quickly than the prevalence. (2012, April 1)

19. September Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday Thursday Friday Saturday  Care givers require support from the health, social, financial and legal systems. (2010)  The principal goals for dementia care are: - Diagnosing cases early. - Optimizing physical health, cognition, activity and well- being. - Detecting and treating behavioral and psychological symptoms. - Providing information and long-term support to caregivers. (2012, April 1)

21. October Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday Thursday Friday Saturday  People with Alzheimer's may experience changes in judgment or decision-making. For example, they may use poor judgment when dealing with money, giving large amounts to telemarketers. They may pay less attention to grooming or keeping themselves clean. (2014, January 1)  People with Alzheimer's may have trouble following or joining a conversation. They may stop in the middle of a conversation and have no idea how to continue or they may repeat themselves. (2014, January 1)

23. November Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday Thursday Friday Saturday  Antioxidants may protect brain cells and other body tissues from certain kinds of chemical wear and tear. (2014, January 1)  The mood and personalities of people with Alzheimer's can change. They can become confused, suspicious, depressed, fearful or anxious. They may be easily upset at home, at work, with friends or in places where they are out of their comfort zone. (2014, January 1)  A person with Alzheimer's may start to remove themselves from hobbies, social activities, work projects or sports. (2014, January 1)

25. December Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday Thursday Friday Saturday To address this important health priority there are actions that can be taken: Promote a dementia friendly society; Make dementia a public health and social care priority everywhere; Improve attitudes to, and understanding of, dementia; Invest in health and social systems to improve care and services for people with dementia and their caregivers; and Increase research on dementia. (2012, April 1)

26. Works Cited Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia | Alzheimer's Association. (2014, January 1). Retrieved December 16, 2014, from http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_what_is_alzheimers.asp 2010 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures. (2010). Alzheimer's & Dementia, Volume6, 74-74. Retrieved December 15, 2014, from http://www.alz.org/documents_custom/report_alzfactsfigures2010.pdf 10 facts on dementia. (2012, April 1). Retrieved December 16, 2014, from http://www.who.int/features/factfiles/dementia/en/ Overview. (2013, April 26). Retrieved December 16, 2014, from http://memory.ucsf.edu/education/overview Prevalence of dementia in the United States: The aging, demographics, and memory study. (2007, October 29). Retrieved December 16, 2014, from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17975326