If you were to take a snapshot of the population in the United States, the number of people estimated to have Alzheimer’s disease is astounding. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the figure stands at 5.4 million. That’s one in eight people age 65 and older, and if you increase the ... continue reading
This fall the Alzheimer’s Association West Central Iowa Group will host a “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” at Swan Lake State Park near Carroll.
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Alzheimer’s walk set for Oct. 1
Is musical stimulation key to fighting Alzheimer’s?
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Music Clears Mind For Alzheimer’s Researcher
The Alzheimer’s Association Central Illinois Chapter will present Protecting What Matters: Adapting to the Personal Care and Safety Needs of Persons with Alzheimer’s from 9:30 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St.
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Title: Sophisticated Scan May Spot Seeds of Alzheimer’s Risk Category: Health News Created: 8/24/2011 6:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2011
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