According to the most recent statistics, spending on long-term conditions such as Alzheimer’s varies widely between rich nations, from 4.3 per cent of national income in the Netherlands to 0.3 per cent in Poland. The variation is much greater than in health spending in general and reflects la...
Isolation accelerates the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Once a person becomes cut off, they start to lose their sense of purpose. Having purpose is critical to living well; whether it’s family, a cause, or a hobby, this purpose is why we get up in the morning....