Welcome to the Layton Aging & Alzheimer's Disease Center
The Layton Aging & Alzheimer’s Disease Center is one of 30 NIH Alzheimer’s Disease Centers in the United States and the only one of its kind in Oregon. Our Center is recognized as a national leader in dementia care and research, and is committed to serving the needs of people throughout the Northwest.
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About Alzheimer’s Disease
Over 70,000 Oregonians have Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or a related disorder. These dementias are especially common with increasing age. Among those over 85, up to half will develop cognitive impairment or dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in older adults.
The 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease include:
- Changes in memory that disrupt daily life
- Challenges in planning or solving problems
- Difficulty completing familiar tasks
- Confusion with time or place
- Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships
- New problems with words in speaking and writing
- Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps
- Decreased or poor judgement
- Withdrawl from work or social activities
- Changes in mood and personality
If you or a family member or friend are suffering from one or more of these warning signs, tell you doctor so that he or she can evaluate these symptoms. Learn more about getting an evaluation from the Layton Center Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Assessment Clinic.
