Published on: December 28, 2011
by U.S. News:
Early diagnosis benefits patients and their families, experts say
Knowing the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease is important because it may lead to an early diagnosis, experts say.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, early diagnosis enables patients to:
Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disorder, is the most common type of dementia seen in the elderly. In a recent news release, the association listed the 10 warnings signs of Alzheimer’s:
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Staying socially connected is extremely important for our overall health, including our brain health. A 2019 review article published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease found that various aspects of social isolation, including low levels...
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