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Vascular dementia is a common dementia, often brought on by stroke. Check out strategies to prevent stroke in women.
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99-Year-Old Skydives for Alzheimer’s
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VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT: See what a 99-year-old Florida man, jumping from a plane, has to say about Alzheimer’s research.
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DEMENTIA GIFT IDEAS: People with Alzheimer’s may lose abilities, but feelings still matter. What once wasn’t much of a gift, may now be a great one. What were nice presents may no longer be right. See these thoughtful suggestions.
One Man Rising Above His Alzheimer’s
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Scott Russell is living well with his Alzheimer’s. See how he has stayed active in his community, even starting a manageable home business.
Start Alzheimer’s Prevention Now
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Healthy living lowers Alzheimer’s risk. Today’s healthier lifestyles have witnessed a drop in the rate of Alzheimer’s. Watch The Wall Street Journal interview a new wave of adults changing lifestyles to keep Alzheimer’s away.
Nuedexta: Relieves Outbursts Of Laughter Or Tears In Alzheimer’s
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PseudoBulbar Affect (PBA) in dementia is characterized by sudden, uncontrolled outbursts of laughing and/or crying. Learn how Nuedexta helps people with Alzheimer’s and dementia affected by PBA.
400,000 People Show Delaying Retirement Delays Dementia
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Delaying retirement can delay dementia in a big way. Learn why.
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Too Many Drugs Due to Clinical Inertia
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