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Reduce the Risk of Wandering
February 18, 2011
By Winnie Yu It is a major problem with Alzheimer’s disease patients: the tendency to wander off, away from caregiving…
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Suggesting a Memory Screening
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Looking for Links Between Genes and Alzheimer’s
November 24, 2010
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Nonpharmacological Therapies in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review of Efficacy
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Making time for physical activity shouldn’t be a last consideration—especially for caregivers. Put fitness at
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Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Memory Decline
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One of the largest and longest studies to date shows that being depressed increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s or…
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Make Mental Fitness Your Priority
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