JUNE alzheimers & brain awareness  

MOUNTAIN LIFEWORKS is focused on combating factors that contribute to significant complications and critical consequences for individuals and caregivers across a multitude of causes.  How we treat our seniors, most vulnerable and their caregivers says a lot about our communities and priorities. An estimated 6.2 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's. In 2021, Alzheimer's and other dementias will cost the nation $355 billion, including $239 billion in Medicare and Medicaid payments combined. While more than 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's or other dementias.

DID YOU KNOW...

 

PTSD awareness month  

PTSD affects 3.6% of the U.S. adult population or about 9 million individuals AND about 37% of those diagnosed with PTSD are classified as having severe symptoms! Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can occur after you have been through a trauma. A trauma is a shocking and dangerous event that you see or that happens to you. PTSD can happen to anyone, including parents and caregivers, and it is not a sign of weakness.

If you were directly exposed to the trauma or injured, you are more likely to develop PTSD. Women are more likely to experience sexual assault and child sexual abuse. Men are more likely to experience accidents, combat, disaster, or to witness death or injury according to the National Center for PTSD.

National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) - PTSD

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness

NIMH » Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Statistics (PTSD) (nih.gov)

COMMUNITY connections

MOUNTAIN LIFEWORKS recognizes the distinctions between root causes and factors that trigger or contribute to them. By using verified data and building a coalition of proven and willing partners we balance commercial and philanthropic strategies.  This innovative and balanced approach integrates public, private and non-profit solutions to expand qualified options, grow stronger economies and build more inclusive communities for everyone. We invite you to join our growing coalition and help increase local opportunities, reduce long-term costs and improve outcomes for our neighbors and their caregivers.