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| Home for the holidays? Getting together with family this week? If so, pay attention to these early signs of dementia that may have gone unnoticed. Early detection and treatment can be beneficial in many ways. As another year nears its end, I want to thank you for stopping by and spending time reading what I write. My hope in writing about Alzheimer's disease and other kinds of dementia is to be helpful in some way, by providing information and support for my readers. If there is a specific way I can do this better for you or a question you were hoping I'd address, don't hesitate to drop me a note at alzheimers@aboutguide.com. Meanwhile, have a wonderful Christmas! |
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