Technology helps keep track of those with Alzheimer's who may wander
WESTWOOD, Kan. – It can happen in the blink of an eye; a person with Alzheimer's could walk away and not be able to find their way home. That's what happened to Hellen Cook. She was alone for minutes and the search for her has lasted more than a week.
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The 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's
(CNN) — More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's today, with another person developing the disease every 68 seconds. By 2050, the number of people living with Alzheimer's disease is expected to triple. As if those numbers weren't …
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B Vitamins may help prevent Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's is linked to the reduction of gray matter in specific areas of the brain. Researchers have found ways to slow the onset dementia symptoms linked to the disease. We were in the kitchen with Mackie Shilstone. For more health and fitness …
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Washington not ready to handle Alzheimer's increase
In this family snapshot from the 1970s, Sam Counts is seen with, from left, his daughter Sue, niece Vicki Counts, niece Jill Counts and daughter Samantha Counts. Sam Counts went missing last November and was later found dead on a logging road.
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