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Frequent and feared. But can dementia be avoided? There's no guarantee, but physical activity and corralling cardiovascular risk factors and diabetes improve the odds. Health insurers can assist by helping members address the 'upstream' social determinants of health

Authors :
Appold, Karen
Source :
Managed Healthcare Executive. March 2022, Vol. 32 Issue 3, p38, 4 p.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Dementia is one of the most common and dreaded conditions in the United States. According to the CDC, about 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, the most common dementia diagnosis [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15339300
Volume :
32
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Managed Healthcare Executive
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.698308653