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COVID-19 creates crisis for individuals in long-term care facilities

Nearly half of all long-term care facility residents are living with Alzheimer's or dementia, increasing their susceptibility to COVID-19. Alzheimer's Association President and CEO Harry Johns spoke with ABC News about the impact COVID-19 is having on individuals in these settings and what the Association is calling for to improve conditions.

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Many people living with Alzheimer's disease experience changes in their sleep patterns. As with changes in memory and behavior, sleep changes somehow result from the impact of Alzheimer's on the brain. Anyone experiencing sleep disturbances should have a thorough medical exam to identify what may be contributing to the problem.

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