Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease in Seniors: Facing a Rare Neurological Battle
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is uncommon and often unfamiliar, yet it can upend an older adult’s life in only a few months. Its swift course and serious effects demand attention from families and care staff. In senior living communities, team members may notice a resident who suddenly forgets familiar faces, moves in odd, irregular ways, or acts out of character. Because the illness is seldom seen, these early hints are frequently…
