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Posted inHealth

Tips for a Dementia-Friendly Thanksgiving

by Lindiwe Vilakazi November 22, 2022November 23, 2022

While the holidays bring people together, events involving infrequent visitors can cause significant anxiety or confusion for someone with a form of dementia.

man covering his face with his hand
Posted inHealth

1 in 10 Americans Over 65 Have Dementia: Study

by WI Web Staff October 25, 2022October 25, 2022
Posted inHealth

10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s

by WI Web Staff September 21, 2022September 22, 2022
A caregiver assists a victim of Alzheimer's. (Courtesy photo)
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10 Warning Signs for Alzheimer’s and Dementia

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

Avatar photo 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?

Avatar photo 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

Avatar photo 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

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown November 18, 2015October 30, 2020

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