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Research has indicated that almost three out of every four individuals age 80 and above will have at least one disability to deal with. Most often, hearing loss is most common. Dr. Frank R. Lin, MD of Johns Hopkins University has been one of the leading researchers over the past ten years to make the connection with untreated hearing loss being a provocateur in the area of Dementia. Our loved ones and senior friends impacted with hearing loss
and some type of Dementia are especially at risk for ...
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Similar to the concept of "cancer," Dementia is a term representing an umbrella over a number of conditions and diseases. Alzheimer's disease and more recently, due to the untimely death of the great comedian/actor Robin Williams, Lewy Body Dementia, may be the better known types of Dementia today, but did you know that many more types exist? We provide the definitions for many common types of Dementia / Dementia-like conditions, as well
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This month, the Dementia Society is recognizing 10 Dementia caregivers and/or persons living with Dementia across the United States and Canada with a free "spa treatment" at their nearest Massage Envy®, Elements Massage®, or Hand and Stone® franchise location. Between now and October 31st, 2017, begin the simple nomination process by first sending us a short message and we'll provide you with all of the "fine print." Click on the "Nominate" link to request the details through our contact page.
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Dementia Society of America | PO Box 600 | Doylestown, PA
18901 Toll-free Information Line 1-800-DEMENTIA (800-336-3684) Dementia Society, Inc. is a 501(C)(3) Nonprofit Org |
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