This page addresses some of the frequently asked
questions concerning Bethany Terrace and Alzheimer's.
Q: How long has Alzheimer's been recognized as a disease?
A: Originally, the symptoms of what we now know as Alzheimer's disease were dismissed as the normal consequences of human aging. Only recently, in the early 1970's, was Alzheimer's disease recognized as the most common cause of intellectual deterioration in older adults.
Q: What is Dementia?
A: Dementia is a progressive loss of intellectual function such as: memory, judgement, abstract thinking, language, ability to calculate special perception, and the ability to carry out purposeful tasks; and the loss of abilities is sufficient to interfere with the individual's ability to function on a day-to-day basis.
Q: If you forget things as you get older, do you have Dementia?
A: Probably not. There is a mild forgetfulness associated with getting older - AAMI (or Age Associated Memory Impairment). Because of stress, having too much to do, distractions, or fatigue, an older person may forget where the keys are or a doctor's appointment. However, annoying as it is, this type of forgetfulness does not affect the person's ability to function.
Q: What is the difference between Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease?
A: Dementia ia a general term describing a group of symptoms. There are over 70 different dementias. Alzheimer's Disease is a specific type of dementia.
Q: How long has Bethany Terrace been treating Alzheimer's?
A: One of the first programs in Illinois for treating individuals with Alzheimer's and related disorders was developed at Bethany Terrace in 1984. This makes us one of the earliest pioneers and now one of the most experienced providers in Illinois. One of the originators of the program, Dr. Jacob Fox, is co-director of the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center and also serves as the medical advisor to the Bethany Terrace program.
Q: Is Bethany Terrace Medicare/Medicaid certified?
A: Founded in 1965, Bethany Terrace is a not-for-profit division of Bethany Methodist Corporation, which has served the Chicago community for more than 100 years.
Bethany Terrace is proud to be accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, a professional tribute to our exceptional standards. We are Medicare/Medicaid certified, licensed by the State of Illinois, and we are an extended care facility for Blue Cross of Illinois.
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