Dementia

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Study examining fitness tracker data links activity in older adults to lower dementia risk

New study suggests Alzheimer's disease develops differently in African-Americans

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Most caregivers of people with dementia are family members, and they need help

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Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor announces dementia diagnosis

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Dodging dementia: More of us get at least a dozen good, happy years after 65

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Is there such a thing as normal aging?

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‘Aggressive’ new advance directive would let dementia patients refuse food

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Changing the way we look at dementia

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A rare dementia gene runs in the family, but he’s fine – so far

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Findings differ on relationship between drinking and dementia

Mindful Mondays

9 life-mods to help ward off dementia

Missing Persons

Delco man, 89, heading to Walmart ends up lost in Alabama

Suspect sought after body discovered off New Jersey Turnpike

ARTZ Philadelphia launches annual exhibit of art by people with dementia

Man with dementia missing from Hunting Park

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Study: Pollution may be behind rise, earlier onset of dementia

Study: Signs of Alzheimer's may begin about 20 years before symptoms

Art for Alzheimer's: Philly program brings dementia patients back to themselves

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