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6 early signs of dementia before 65 – and when to get checked

Dementia affects 57 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, and is one of the most common causes of death globally. While memory loss is one of the most widely known ...
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Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

Traditionally, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) staging was based on clinical factors, such as the degree of cognitive impairment. Dementia is defined as acquired cognitive impairment that is significant ...
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Alzheimer's Association launches app for early-stage dementia

CHARLESTON — The Alzheimer’s Association has launched a new, free app to help those in the early stages of the disease and their loved ones navigate a dementia diagnosis. According to a release ...
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Tips for caregivers: how to keep dementia from robbing your loved ones of their sense of personhood

Different communication styles are needed for the progressive phases of dementia. Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images R. Amanda Cooper, University of Connecticut Every three seconds, someone in ...