Alzheimer's Center of Excellence
444 N. Westhill Blvd.
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 720-2300 (24-hour coverage)
(800) 501-8247 (24-hour coverage)
Caregiver's Success Story...
"The Alzheimer's Center of Excellence has helped me, too. When I left the hospital with mom, I had no clue what I was doing. Dr. Desai explained what I needed to do to get mom to do things on her own, and little by little, she took over. Previously, I was on my own. He switched her medicinies, and now she is doing things she hasn't done in 10 years. She's reading books, doing half my housework, and taking care of the animals."
- The caregiver of an 80-year-old dementia patient
Dementia is...
A decline in mental functions that generally include short and long-term memory, and is often associated with changes in:
- Language
- Logical thinking
- Mood
- Personality
Alzheimer's Disease is the most common cause of dementia. It persists over time, but can be reversible in specific cases. There is no cure for Alzheimer's Disease or other dementias, but it is treatable.
Every Person With Dementia is Precious
- Approximately 4.5 million live with Alzheimer's Disease
- Worldwide, around 18 million people have dementia
- There are about 8,000 Fox Valley citizens with dementia
- One in 10 Americans have a relative with Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's statistics from the Alzheimer's Association