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Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

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June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month     Alzheimer’s Disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States.  According to the Alzheimer’s Association, deaths from this disease have increased by a staggering 123% in since the year 2000.   Costs associated with Alzheimer’s approach $277 billion per year. 16.1 million family and friends provide care to people…

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What is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s?

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What is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s?  Dementia is a condition, not a specific disease.  Dementia is defined as cognitive loss so severe that a person can’t perform basic tasks to get through the day independently.  Memory loss, impaired judgement, unclear thinking and difficulty with social situations are all indicators of dementia. Reversible dementia: Dementia has various causes, some…

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