Alzheimer's Disease and
Related Dementias
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Dementia is not a single disease; rather, it is an umbrella term describing a decline in memory, reasoning or other thinking skills. Symptoms grouped under dementia are caused by abnormal brain changes.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia followed by frontotemporal degeneration, Lewy body dementia, and vascular dementia.
There are 5 priorities in the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias State Plan. To learn more about each goal click each purple bar.
Glossary and acronym list
There may be terms or acronyms used when you talk to professionals or friends. Find definitions here.
Partners
The ADRD State Plan and Coordinating Council coordinates with statewide partners to facilitate success.
Utah Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Research Center
Housed at Utah State University, the Utah Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Research Center (ADRC) work together to expand research in Utah.
Find your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
Programs and services helping older adults and caregivers. This site will help you find your agency nationwide. They are the experts of services and resources in your area.
Education and support group calendar
This statewide calendar can help you find virtual and in-person educational opportunities. If you can't find what you're looking for, contact your local AAA.
Utah Aging and Adult Services
Serves as a link between the national Administration on Aging and local programs, Area Agencies on Aging.
Utah Commission on Aging
Resources and best practices from our communities, public policy, education, and research to help Utahns navigate the opportunities and challenges of the aging experience.
Healthy Brain Initiative
A national initiative to improve understanding of brain health as a central part of public health practice.