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Could it be Alzheimer’s?

November 11, 2015 By Nicole Jarrett

November 11, 2015 By: Nicole Jarrett (Edit)

Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging, but how can you tell when it’s more than just a “senior moment”?  One in eight people 65 and older have Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s causes nerve cell death and tissue loss throughout the brain. As the disease progresses, brain tissue shrinks and areas containing cerebrospinal fluid become […]

Filed Under: Alzheimer's, Disease, Preventive Healthcare, Top Stories Tagged With: alzheimer's, alzheimer's disease, dementia, memory loss

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