CDC Alzheimer’s Team Year-in-Review 2021

 

Seven New BOLD Program Awardees

 

The seven new BOLD Program award recipients are Arkansas Department of Health, City of Boston Public Health Department, Connecticut Department of Health, Idaho Department of Health, Louisiana Department of Health, South Carolina Department of Health, and Tennessee Department of Health.   Read more about the BOLD Program.

2021 Caregiving and Subjective Cognitive Decline Publications         Caregiving Prevalence and Characteristics of Subjective Cognitive Decline Among Unpaid Caregivers Aged ≥45 Years – 22 States, 2015-2019 Baby Boomers Who Provide Informal Care for People Living with Dementia in the Community   Subjective Cognitive Decline Subjective Cognitive Decline Higher Among Sexual and Gender Minorities in the United States, 2015—2018 Cognitive Decline and Dementia Risk Reduction: Promoting Healthy Lifestyles and Blood Pressure Control Population Measures of Subjective Cognitive Decline: A Means of Advancing Public Health Policy to Address Cognitive Health. Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions

 

2021 Web Features

Supporting Caregivers: An Emerging Public Health Issues        Caregivers help maintain the health and well-being of older adults and people with disabilities or chronic health conditions.  Learn about caregiving, caregivers, and their challenges and risks.

 

Down Syndrome and Increased Risk for Alzheimer’s   Advancing age increases the chances a person with Down syndrome will develop Alzheimer’s disease.

 

The Truth About Aging and Dementia   As we age, our brains change, but Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are not an inevitable part of aging. Up to 40% of dementia cases may be prevented or delayed.

 

	Barriers to Equity in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care   Findings from two national surveys conducted by the Alzheimer’s Association show that Black Americans reported the highest level of discrimination in dementia health care followed by Native Americans, Asian Americans, and Hispanic Americans.

 

NEW 2019 State Subjective Cognitive Decline and Caregiving Infographics
2019 Hawaii Caregiving	2019 Alabama Subjective Cognitive Decline

 

2021 Podcasts       How Are You Feeling Right Now? Coping Strategies for Caregivers Dr. Lisa McGuire discusses her coping strategies while caring for her mom and shares other strategies to help ensure caregivers feel supported. One coping tool that can help a caregiver is to ask him or her: How are you feeling right now? Talking about concerns and feelings can help relieve stress and promote resilience. 2021 Aging and Health Matters Podcasts     Increasing Arthritis Prevalence Among US Adults Arthritis prevalence is on the rise, with an estimated 58.5 million US adults reporting doctor-diagnosed arthritis, according to a new CDC analysis. Dr. Kristina Theis, epidemiologist and lead author on the report, discusses the report's findings, including the increase in US adults with arthritis, how adults with arthritis can manage their symptoms, and how providers, public health professionals, and community members can help.   Depression and Anxiety Among Adults With Arthritis An interview with Dr. Louise Murphy about the connection between arthritis and mental health, namely depression and anxiety.

 

Revised Cognitive Decline and Caregiver Optional Module Analysis Guides

Cognitive Decline Optional  Module   Caregiver Optional Module

 

Updated Alzheimer's Disease and Healthy Aging Data Portal         The Alzheimer’s Disease and Healthy Aging Data Portal allows users to examine data on key indicators of health and well-being for older Americans.

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