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Women and Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need to KnowDid you know that Alzheimer’s disease affects more women than men? Worldwide, women with the disease outnumber men two to one. Almost two-thirds of the 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s are women. More than two-thirds of...
- Posted 1 year ago
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Five Ways to Reduce Your Alzheimer’s Risk
Alzheimer’s disease currently affects over 5 million Americans. It is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. today. In 2020, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia will cost the nation an estimated $305 billion....
- Posted 2 years ago
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Startling Number of Alzheimer’s Caregivers Die Before Loved Ones
Sherry Lynn Harris, the author of the recently published book “Adapting to Alzheimer’s: Support for When Your Parent Becomes Your Child,” counts herself to be among the lucky ones. She provided non-stop care for her Alzheimer’s stricken...
- Posted 7 years ago
