New research shows that Alzheimer’s disease hits people in their 60s and 70s harder than people who are 80 years and older. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine note that the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s is age. In fact, by the age of 85, the likelihood of developing the [...]
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Alzheimer’s Disease ‘More Aggressive’ in ‘Younger Elderly’
August 8th, 2012 
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New Programs Target Everyday Memory Errors
June 18th, 2012 admin Memory problems are a ripe area of research as investigators struggle to separate characteristics of normal aging from impending Alzheimer’s. The stakes are high as 10,000 baby boomers reach the age of 65 each day — a demographic transition that began in 2011 and will continue for the next 19 years. In a new study, [...]
