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Dementia Questions Answered

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Your  most common dementia questions are being answered by Jan Yager, Ph.D for Consumer Affairs.

Dr. Yager explains the different types of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, mixed dementia and Lewy Body Dementia.

There are areas that can often be confusing as you try to figure out your aging parent’s condition.  Many boomers are finding themselves faced with elderly parents who are experiencing some of the symptoms.  This will greatly affect care giving.

The article is long but one of the most informative we’ve come across.

Read Boomers Come Face to Face with Alzheimer’s

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