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Sunday, 20th May 2012
From Eagle Tribune
After numerous tests she was diagnosed with a form of dementia. My mother is very upset and worries constantly about her "condition". It may not have been in her best interest to be told about her diagnosis. What can we do now to try and reduce her ...
Sunday, 20th May 2012
From CBS42
For some, they can turn into big problems like Dementia or Alzheimer's. New research published through the British Medical Journal shows at just 45 years old our brain power, things like memory, comprehensive skills and reasoning can start declining!
Sunday, 20th May 2012
From Columbia Daily Tribune
According to the Alzheimer's Association, there are 10 warning signs that a person might have Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. These include: •Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps. The Bank of Mid-Missouri is ...
Saturday, 19th May 2012
From Pittsburgh Post Gazette
New members joined to add their own fears and frustrations since being diagnosed with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. Although brain disease in most cases had begun robbing them of their abilities to memorize or process information, ...
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