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“She said, ‘I have lost myself.’ How did Doctor Alzheimer discover the heartbreaking disease of memory loss that bears his name?
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TRAILER: Robin Williams and his battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
Telling L.A.T.E. Dementia & Alzheimer’s Apart
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L.A.T.E.-Dementia is under-recognized, with a health impact as large as Alzheimer’s in very old people. It affects 25% of people over 85 and has nothing to do with the plaques and tangles that cause Alzheimer’s.
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Lewy Body dementia is the 2nd most common form of dementia. See
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This “Overview for Med Students” sums up 5 common types of dementia: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Lewy body, vascular and frontotemporal dementia. Watch now.
Bill Gates on the Next Phase of the Alzheimer’s Fight
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Bill Gates says, “I am blown away by how much we have learned about Alzheimer’s disease over the last couple years.” See his compelling video and insight-filled blog post.
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What Starts Alzheimer’s, What Stops It?
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It’s Not Alzheimer’s. It’s Just MCI.
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