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Tag: dementia

A caregiver assists a victim of Alzheimer's. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inHealth

10 Warning Signs for Alzheimer’s and Dementia

by WI Guest Author October 3, 2018October 31, 2020

Here are 10 warning signs and symptoms that should not be ignored and should prompt you to schedule an appointment with your physician.

Vincent Gray
Posted inHealth

Assisted Living Rules to Block Dementia Patients

by Tatyana Hopkins – Washington Informer Contributing Writer June 27, 2018October 31, 2020
Posted inOp-Ed, Opinion

WILLIAMS/DAVIS: D.C. Council Must Not Support Discrimination Against Seniors with Dementia

by WI Guest Author May 9, 2018October 31, 2020
District residents walk for Alzheimer's. (Demetrious Kinney/The Washington Informer)
Posted inD Kevin McNeir, Health

Alzheimer’s ‘Walk’ Puts Focus on Surge of Cases and Costs

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor October 18, 2017October 31, 2020
Posted inD Kevin McNeir, Editor's Column, Opinion

EDITOR’S COLUMN: Alzheimer’s Affect Blacks at Disproportionate Rates — Why Are We Still Silent?

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor July 19, 2017October 31, 2020
Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker III (center) speaks on a panel about Alzheimer's disease in communities of color during the National Alzheimer's Summit in northwest D.C. on Sept. 28. PHOTO BY WILLIAM J. FORD
Posted inHealth, News, Prince George's County

Baker: Black Community Must Confront, Combat Mental Health Issues

by William J. Ford October 6, 2016October 30, 2020
The cost of Alzheimer's disease and dementia is expected to soon be as high as $1.1 trillion. (Courtesy of Emory University)
Posted inHealth

Cost of Alzheimer’s Disease Skyrocketing

by Stacy M. Brown November 18, 2015October 30, 2020
Posted inHealth

Report: Nearly 47 Million People Now Have Dementia

by Washington Informer August 26, 2015October 30, 2020
Posted inHealth

Assisted Living Residents with Dementia Receiving Too Many Antipsychotics, GAO Says

by Washington Informer March 3, 2015October 30, 2020
Posted inHealth

Dementia ‘Linked’ to Common Over-the-Counter Drugs

by Washington Informer January 27, 2015October 30, 2020

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