FRIDAY, March 12 (HealthDay News) — Elderly people with failing memories often keep driving, but a study of Alzheimer’s patients suggests the risk of getting lost — even on familiar streets — may be greater than once thought.
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About 74,000 Oklahomans have Alzheimer’s disease, and the number is growing rapidly, says a report by the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Alzheimer’s report sees worsening (Tulsa World)
As deaths from heart disease and many types of cancers have dipped, living longer is putting more people at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Now a new report shows African Americans and Hispanics are particularly vulnerable to the brain-wasting disease.African Americans are almost twice as likely as whites to have Alzheimer’s ... continue reading
TUESDAY, March 9 (HealthDay News) — Over 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and blacks and Hispanics are at highest risk of developing the disease, a new report finds.
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Asking the right questions can help you know who has the biggest chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
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12 Ways To Judge Alzheimer’s Risk (WGAL 8 Susquehanna Valley)