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Alzheimer's Awareness
Posted In: Older Adults,
Date posted Feb 20

Currently, more than six million Americans have Alzheimer's Disease. By 2050, it is expected that this number will balloon to over twelve million....

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What are the Signs of Mental Impairment?
Posted In: Older Adults,
Date posted Feb 20

With the aging of our population and wide news coverage of topics such as Alzheimer's disease, more people are becoming concerned about memory...

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Normal Aging or Dementia
Posted In: Older Adults,
Date posted Aug 26

It starts with the little things. You misplace your phone, forget an appointment, or drive off with your coffee mug on the roof of your car. After a...

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Am I too Old for Psychotherapy?
Posted In: Older Adults,
Date posted Feb 10

Many people mistakenly believe that older adults are too set in their ways to benefit from psychotherapy. In fact, older adults have many assets...

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