Aging

Family Honors Mother’s Alzheimer’s Journey

November is Alzheimer’s disease and National Family Caregiver Awareness Months.  The month recognizes and raises awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and is dedicated to supporting caregivers who care for family and friends. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior.  Symptoms of Alzheimer’s eventually grow severe enough to interfere […]

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Dementia Gene Raises Risk of Severe COVID-19

A gene associated with increased risk of Alzheimer's disease is also linked to severe cases of COVID-19, according to researchers.