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Previous research has shown that these medications can increase mortality by more than 50% in older adults with dementia.

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Obviously, a lack of financial stability is one reason many retirees are having a hard time, with the National Council on ...

Early detection allows for prompt intervention that may slow progression and help manage fears, Dr. Harinderjeet Kaur writes.

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Depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, with middle-aged and older adults being especially ...

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November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and New York has the second highest rate of Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S. NYC’s ...