Alzheimer’s report sees worsening (Tulsa World)

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

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 more likely to hit blacks, Hispanics (Chicago Sun-Times)

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

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

Alzheimer’s ‘Epidemic’ Hitting Minorities Hardest (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

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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12 Ways To Judge Alzheimer’s Risk (WGAL 8 Susquehanna Valley)

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Asking the right questions can help you know who has the biggest chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

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Funds from Memory Walk to benefit Alzheimer’s programs (The Desert Sun)

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

The Alzheimer’s Association’s annual Memory Walk is not just about doing a good thing for a charity, association officials said.

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