Supporting Veterans Living with Dementia: Understanding Risks and Providing Care.

DISEASE risk factors; VETERANS; ALZHEIMER'S disease; POST-traumatic stress disorder

This document is a combination of a newspaper article and an informational piece from the Alzheimer's Association. The newspaper article discusses Commissioner Donna Miller's attendance at the 2024 National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference in Washington, DC, where she introduced two interim policy resolutions related to social media safety education and training, as well as doula and social support services and training. The article also mentions the National Association of Counties and its role in advocating for county governments. The informational piece from the Alzheimer's Association focuses on the increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer's among veterans, particularly those with PTSD or TBI. It emphasizes the importance of early detection, proactive management, and caregiver support in addressing these risks. The Alzheimer's Association provides resources and support for families affected by dementia. [Extracted from the article]

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