Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Bucks & Montgomery Counties

Did you know that November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month?

While June recognizes Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness, November is the time of year to spread information and understanding of the disease. Read on to learn about signs, statistics, and how Griswold can help those living with Alzheimer’s or other related dementias in Bristol, King of Prussia, Ambler, and other surrounding areas.

Facts About Alzheimer’s

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, in 2025, it is estimated that 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia. Two-thirds of Americans have at least one significant potential risk for dementia. While serious, it can be managed by adopting healthy habits. Check out some other facts below:

• More than 55 million people worldwide are currently living with Alzheimer’s or another related dementia 
• The risk of developing doubles approximately every five years after 65
• A combination of environmental and genetic factors causes Alzheimer’s 
• There are three stages: Mild (early), moderate (middle), and severe (late)

Early Signs of Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s can be difficult to diagnose or even to tell if a loved one has it, especially in the early stages. According to the Mayo Clinic, scientists believe that for most people, Alzheimer’s disease is caused by a combination of genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors that affect the brain over time. There are three stages of Alzheimer’s:

Early symptoms: In the beginning stage of Alzheimer’s, individuals typically forget about recent conversations or events, misplace items, forget the names of places and or objects, ask questions repetitively, show poor judgment, or find it harder to make decisions, become less flexible, and are more hesitant to try new things.

Middle-stage symptoms: As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, memory will get worse. Individuals undergo increased confusion and disorientation, obsessive, repetitive, or impulsive behavior, delusions or paranoid feelings, problems with speech or language, disturbed sleep, and seeing or hearing things that other people do not.

Late symptoms: In the later stages of Alzheimer’s, symptoms become severe and can be distressing towards the individual with the condition as well as Caregivers, friends, and family. Behavior in late-stage Alzheimer’s includes being aggressive, such as hitting or shouting, becoming upset, or calling out the same question repeatedly. Symptoms can also include dysphagia, difficulty swallowing, weight loss, and gradual loss of speech.

Support Groups and Resources for Individuals with Alzheimer’s in Bucks & Montgomery Counties

• Memory Café, supported by Doylestown Health.
• Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley, supported by The Alzheimer’s Association.
• Bucks County Caregiver Support Program, supported by the Bucks County Area Agency on Aging.
• Dementia Friendly Montgomery County, supported by a new initiative of Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania.

How Can Griswold Help?

If you or a loved one has Alzheimer’s or another related dementia, a Griswold Caregiver can support you in the comfort of your or your loved one’s home. We offer a variety of specialized home Care Services, including dementia care options. We can also help create a safe environment to establish healthy routines and reduce tasks that require memory.

If you are living with Alzheimer’s or other related dementias in Skippack, Doylestown, or other areas in Bucks & Montgomery Counties, and need support so that you or a loved one can continue living at home, give us a call today! We are happy to put together a personalized care plan for you.