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DESIGN: See this video packed with great examples of home design for dementia. These insights can make a world of difference.
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Alzheimer’s: Do I Want to Know?
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500,000 Alcohol Drinkers: Every Level Increases Dementia Risk
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Be Kind,For everyone you meet,Is fighting a hard battle.
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“WHAT TIME IS IT?” Repetitive questions from dementia trigger frustration and anxiety in caregiver and patient. At a loss as to how to deal with it? Check out these UCLA Health tips.
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