Does Forgetting a Name or Word Mean That I Have Dementia?
Dementia, which is not technically a disease but a term for impaired ability to think, remember or make decisions, is one of the most feared impairments of old age.
Racism Linked To Cognitive Decline in African American Women
African Americans have higher rates of dementia and Alzheimer's disease than white Americans.
Alzheimer’s Caregiving Is a Labor of Love
Caregivers deserve compassion and understanding, too.
Alzheimer's Isn't Inevitable
Here’s how to reduce your risk for developing the disease.
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