Dementia And Alzheimer’s Patients

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Help For Dementia
And Alzheimer’s Patients

Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that affects memory, decision making and behavioral issues. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, accounting for roughly 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases.

Alzheimer’s disease is progressive, causing more cognitive difficulties as time passes. Alzheimer’s affects younger and older individuals. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly 5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s and of those 5 million, 250,000 are under the age of 65.

Rosenberg, Eisenberg & Associates, LLC, is an experienced law firm handling a variety of cases for individuals and families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Alzheimer’s patients are susceptible to a variety of neglect issues, including:

• Nursing home abuse and neglect

• Sepsis

• Wandering and elopement

• Falls

• Physical and sexual abuse

• Choking

• Bedsores, pressure sores, decubitus ulcers

• Medical malpractice

• Wrongful death