1 million U.S. adults will develop dementia each year by 2060, study says
New cases of dementia will double by 2060, when 1 million U.S. adults are projected to develop the memory-robbing condition each year, according to a new study.
Man with dementia goes missing in Gig Harbor without his medication
The Washington State Patrol is asking the community to keep an eye out for a 68-year-old man who has dementia and doesn’t have his medications with him.
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Up to 4 in 10 Older People Could Develop Dementia. But You’re Not Powerless
WASHINGTON — About a million Americans a year are expected to develop dementia by 2060, roughly double today’s toll, researchers reported on Jan. 13. That estimate is based on a new study that found a higher lifetime risk than previously thought ...
15 science-based ways to reduce your risk of dementia
Experts say there are ways to reduce our risk of dementia, including diet and exercise, protecting against hearing loss, and maintaining social connections.
Cops say they now know who murdered a 39-year-old mother of seven in 2003 – but they can’t charge the suspect
Mattson, a 39-year-old mother-of-seven, was found dead on December 9, 2003, at Camano Island State Park, according to the Island County Sheriff’s Office. For nearly six years, detectives pursued leads and interviewed multiple acquaintances but they kept running into dead ends and the case went cold.
State police asking for public’s help to find missing Washington County woman with dementia
Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help to find a missing and endangered woman with dementia from Washington County.
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76-Year-Old Woman with Dementia Missing in Washington County, Pennsylvania State Police Seek Public’s Help
Pennsylvania State Police request public aid in finding Ellen Donahoo, a missing 76-year-old woman with dementia from Washington County.
Missing Washington County woman found dead in West Virginia
The body of a missing Washington County woman has been found near Fairmont, West Virginia. Ellen Donahoo, 76, went missing on Monday night after she was last seen in the area of Kusch Road and Daniels Run Road in New Bethlehem Township,
Activities to engage loved ones living with Alzheimer's disease
Monday, 7News Health and Wellness Reporter Victoria Sanchez shared tips from the Alzheimer's Association which include keeping items out of sight — like keys, wallets, and purses — that might trigger someone to want to leave. SEE ALSO | 'There are options': Maryland mom shares breast cancer journey to inspire others
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U.S. Dementia Cases Are Poised to Rise to One Million Each Year by 2060, According to New Projections
As the American population ages, a new study finds the average lifetime risk of dementia for adults over 55 is around 42 percent—a higher rate than previously thought
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State police asking for public’s help to find missing Washington County woman with dementia
SCENERY HILL, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help to find a missing and endangered woman with dementia from Washington County. Ellen Donahoo, 76, from Scenery Hill ...
Alzheimer’s Association names top 5 advances in care for 2024
New drug approvals and a federal dementia care pilot program among the year's significant developments, according to the nonprofit.