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August 10, 2016
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Underweight seniors may have an additional risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
Weighing less may increase older adults' risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests. Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston conducted a study that included 280 healthy people aged 62 to 90 with normal mental function who underwent physical exams, genetic testing and brain scans. In this study group, the researchers observed a link between lower body weight and more extensive deposits of Alzheimer's-related beta-amyloid protein in the brain.

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People with Alzheimer’s help keep spark alive by sharing stories
Denise Tompkins has been married 36 years to John, now 69, who has Alzheimer’s disease. The couple participated in a storytelling workshop at Northwestern University that is helping to keep the spark of love alive in couples coping with the challenges of dementia.
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Sleep issues and sundowning are common with people with Alzheimer’s
People with Alzheimer's and dementia may have problems sleeping or increases in behavioral problems that begin at dusk and last into the night (known as sundowning). Some studies indicate as many as 20 percent of persons with Alzheimer's will experience increased confusion, anxiety and agitation beginning late in the day.
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